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Who Was Henry Ford?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Who Was Henry Ford?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Burgan
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond
SeriesWho Was?
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 137
ISBN/Barcode 9780448479576
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
Publication Date 28 August 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford's humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Who Was Henry Ford? details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American industry.

Author Biography

Michael Burgan has written more than two dozen biographies for young readers. HisBreaker Boys, about photographer Lewis Hine and his depiction of child labor, was named one ofSLJ's 20 Outstanding Nonfiction Books of 2013.