
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
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.
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.
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