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Henry Ford and the Model T / by Michael O'Hearn ; illustrated by Phil Miller, Keith Wilson, and Charles Barnett III.

O'Hearn, Michael, 1972- (Author). Barnett, Charles, III, (illustrator.). Miller, Phil, (illustrator.). Wilson, Keith, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Henry Ford and the Model T tells the story of the creation of an automobile that changed more than just the face of transportation in America. In dramatic, graphic novel format, this book shows how Henry Ford wanted to make cars affordable and useful to average people, not just the rich. Readers will also learn about the changes in working conditions that allowed for faster production and even better pay for workers. The Model T changed not just travel, but a way of life. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0736864806
  • ISBN: 9780736864800
  • ISBN: 9780736896429
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2007]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Chapter 1 Experimental Room 4 -- Chapter 2 Selling the Model T 12 -- Chapter 3 15 Million Model Ts 16 -- Chapter 4 Car that Changed America 24 -- More About Henry Ford and the Model T 28.
Target Audience Note:
GN630L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4 0.5 107839.
Subject: Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 > Juvenile literature.
Ford Motor Company > Juvenile literature.
Automobile engineers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Businessmen > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Ford Model T automobile > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.

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  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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