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Paperback The Story of Andrew Carnegie: An Inspiring Story for Kids Book

ISBN: B0FCMXWF8W

ISBN13: 9798896474630

The Story of Andrew Carnegie: An Inspiring Story for Kids

"From Cotton Mill to Carnegie Hall" - How a Factory Boy Forged a Symphony of Success
For parents and educators who believe that the earliest pages children turn should be filled with wonder, grit, and possibility, The Story of Andrew Carnegie: An Inspiring Story for Kids is an invitation to dream in dazzling color.
In these pages, young readers set sail from a small stone cottage in Dunfermline, Scotland, and perch beside a seven-year-old Andrew as he crosses a thundering Atlantic in search of something he cannot yet name. They feel the soot-laden air of 1840s Pittsburgh sting his cheeks, watch him race barefoot to the telegraph office where he deciphers mysterious clicks and clacks into messages that circle the globe, and cheer when the once-penniless factory boy builds a steel empire strong enough to arch across continents. Yet the story never crowns wealth alone as victory. Instead, it lingers on the clang of library doors opening for factory workers, on scholarships that unfurl like golden tickets in the hands of eager students, and on music halls where melodies rise because Andrew believed every child deserved to hear an orchestra in bloom.
Written in lyrical, read-aloud prose and paired with cinematic artwork that bursts from every spread, the narrative transforms a titan of industry into a friend who whispers, "If I could do it, perhaps you can too." Parents will savor the historical richness; children will marvel at the carousel of illustrations-ruby furnaces, emerald hillsides, sapphire seas-each hue carrying its own heartbeat of hope. By the final page, little listeners will not only recognize Andrew Carnegie's name; they will feel the size of his dreams pressing gently against their own.

Why this book belongs on your shelfVibrant, full-bleed art on every page - a gallery of color that keeps early readers glued to the story.Age-perfect pacing - short, engaging sentences for tiny ears, layered vocabulary for curious minds.Hands-on growth mindset - shows children how perseverance can turn iron rails into sky-high possibilities.Cultural journey - introduces immigration, industry, and philanthropy in kid-friendly language.STEAM & arts connection - highlights libraries, music halls, and science foundations Carnegie championed.Ideal for family read-alouds - sparks questions about money, generosity, and giving back.Perfect gift - birthday, classroom, or holiday present for 3- to 7-year-olds who love big adventures.

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