Henry Ford: Automobile Manufacturer and Innovator Book

A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

Denise Daley - Children's Literature

Numerous black and white photographs, large print text, and short chapters make this book both informative and easy to read. Young readers will learn how Henry Ford, at the tender age of twelve, became devoted to developing a "machine that would travel the roads." Today, Ford is most famous for inventing the Model T, a car that the everyday person could afford. In the process of developing a system for producing this strong, practical, and economical car, he revolutionized the way businesses work and Americans live. Complex concepts such as "manufacturing" and "mass production" are explained in terms that are simple and easy to understand. Additionally, there is a glossary, index, timeline, and list of sources for further information. This book is a must for any elementary school teacher's unit on inventions, and it is also an ideal choice when introducing younger children to research. It is part of the "Our People" series. 2003, The Child's World,