Henry Ford : the car man

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His neighbors called him "Crazy Henry" because the only thing that interested him was machines, but Henry Ford was determined to invent a practical, affordable automobile. In the process, he gained riches, fame, and power. Today's kids, who know the name but not the story, will enjoy this trip back to a time when few Americans had even seen a car. Author Carin T. Ford (no relation) constructs a compelling and balanced portrait of a complicated man. Ford's political and social viewpoints were not always popular, but as a genius of industry he changed forever the way Americans travel.

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Carin T. Ford has been writing professionally for more than twenty years. She has worked as a newspaper reporter and has had short stories published in national and international magazines. Ford lives on the East Coast with her husband, Bob, their three children, a cat, and a dog. She has written many biographies

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Each of these biographies includes information about the childhood and major accomplishments of their subject. The dry writing, which rarely does more than list major life events, gives the reader little sense of the man as a fully realized person. Historical photos and art accompany the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

1 A Curious Child	p. 5
2 Work and Marriage	p. 10
3 Building the Automobile	p. 14
4 Sudden Fame	p. 18
5 The Model T	p. 22
Timeline	p. 29
Words to Know	p. 30
Learn More About Henry Ford	p. 31
Index	p. 32

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