by Michael Burgan (Author), Ted Hammond (Illustrator)
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. His "Breaker Boys," about photographer Lewis Hine and his depiction of child labor, was named one of "SLJ"'s 20 Outstanding Nonfiction Books of 2013.""
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.5 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 28, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Henry Ford?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 1
