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Who Was Henry Ford?

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Author Michael Burgan, Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond
Ebook
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
On sale Aug 28, 2014 | 112 Pages | 9780698187269
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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.
© Michael Burgan
MICHAEL BURGAN is an award-winning children’s author with more than 25 years in the industry. His past books include Shadow Catcher, a Woodson Honor Book; Tank Man; Who Was Henry Ford?; and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? He has also been a frequent author for National Geographic Kids. His works include Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals, Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages, and Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Government. View titles by Michael Burgan
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ
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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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© Michael Burgan
MICHAEL BURGAN is an award-winning children’s author with more than 25 years in the industry. His past books include Shadow Catcher, a Woodson Honor Book; Tank Man; Who Was Henry Ford?; and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? He has also been a frequent author for National Geographic Kids. His works include Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals, Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages, and Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Government. View titles by Michael Burgan
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ
Ted Hammond View titles by Ted Hammond

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