Henry Ford: The People's Carmaker (What's Their Story?) - Hardcover

Middleton, Haydn

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9780195214062: Henry Ford: The People's Carmaker (What's Their Story?)

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ISBN 10: 0195214064 ISBN 13: 9780195214062

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

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Henry Ford changed the face of the modern world. The incredible success of his "motor car for the multitudes" transformed industry and society, and made him the richest man on earth. His amazing story ranges from exhilarating success to personal disappointment.

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Grade 3-4?These titles explain the significance of each man's contribution to society. Middleton and Mitton both write in a simple, engaging style, providing the essential facts and including details that will interest children. Although these figures are painted in a positive light, negative or controversial aspects of their lives are not omitted. Middleton mentions Ford's failed attempt to make peace during World War I and Edison's tendency to ignore his family in favor of his work; Mitton discusses Galileo's argumentative and obstinate disposition. While the somewhat impressionistic pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations on every page are attractive, readers may want to supplement these titles with others that have photographs, such as Shelly Bedik's Thomas Edison (Scholastic, 1995) and Steve Parker's Galileo and the Universe (Chelsea, 1995). However, the easy-to-read style and historical accuracy make these titles good choices for libraries in need of introductory biographies.?Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA
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