Who Was Henry Ford?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Henry Ford?

By Michael Burgan, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of Henry Ford, the inventor and businessman who revolutionized the automotive industry with the Model T car

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112 pages· 7,136 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Henry Ford, a farm boy from Michigan, dared to dream big. His ambition led to the creation of a manufacturing empire, making cars accessible to everyone. Discover how his innovations, like the assembly line and the Model T, transformed American industry and society. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them to leave a lasting legacy? Uncover the story of a man who changed the way we live and work.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,136
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~931L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about technologyBooks about transportationBooks about machinesBooks about cars and trucks
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
169444
Publication
Published
August 28, 2014
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448479576

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