Henry Ford

By Jeffrey Zuehlke and jeffrey-zuehlke

Book Overview

True or false? Henry Ford invented the automobile. False! Henry wasn't the first person to build a car, but he was the most famous. He invented the Model T-the first car that was affordable for most Americans. As a child, he was known for his skill at fixing watches. He worked at the Edison Illuminating Company, a business owned by Thomas Edison. His company used assembly lines-a fast, easy way to build cars and other products. Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822565838
• ISBN13: 9780822565833
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4