Description:
Discover the life of Henry Ford--a story about putting the world on wheels for kids ages 6 to 9
Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Motor Company and the inventor of the Model T, the car that changed the way many Americans lived. Before he became a pioneer in the auto industry, Henry was a young boy who loved to take things apart and figure out how they worked. When he grew up, he invented creative new ways to assemble cars and made them more affordable for the first time. This Henry Ford biography for kids explores how he went from being a curious child to a successful businessman and inventor.
- Independent reading--This Henry Ford biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
- Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Henry's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
- A lasting legacy--Find out how Henry Ford made a mark on the world that we still see today.
How will Henry Ford's hard work and innovative spirit inspire you?
Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, Katherine Johnson, Neil Armstrong, and Marie Curie.
Brief description:
JENNA GRODZICKI is the author of many fiction and nonfiction children's books, including I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food and Harmony Humbolt: The Perfect Pets Queen. She spent more than 10 years as an educator, but now she's a full-time writer. To learn more, visit her at JennaGrodzicki.com.
Review Quotes: "A refreshing, interactive biography about the life of Henry Ford by Jenna Grodzicki. No human is perfect, and Grodzicki accurately depicts Ford's accomplishments and mistakes in a way new readers can understand. Grodzicki's highly engaging style--including interactive think-tank questions, quizzes, and well-researched interesting facts--makes this book stand out from other biographies. It would be a wonderful addition to elementary and public libraries, as well as the perfect gift for the new reader interested in cars and history. Includes timelines by chapter and a glossary." --Sarah Idman, elementary school librarian