Description
Packed with historic photos and illuminating sidebars, the book brings the turn of the 20th century to life. Twenty-one hands-on activities encourage young innovators to apply engineering and production ideas and learn more about the era. Kids will build a lemon-powered battery; form an assembly line; learn to "read" simple industrial drawings; design an automobile dashboard; learn to dance the waltz; and much more.
About the Author
Ronald A. Reisis the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids and young adults, including The US Congress for Kids andChristopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids, selected for the NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People list.
Reviews
"Though biographies of Ford are as mass-produced as, well, Fords, this one will leave readers with a particularly strong impression of how complex, even enigmatic, a man he was." Kirkus Reviews
"This straightforward, even-handed biography of Henry Ford balances a description of his extraordinary success as an automobile maker with the darker aspects of his personal and professional life." School Library Journal
"This entry in the broad-ranging For Kids series does an impressive job of offering a multidimensional perspective on a giant of industry. Booklist
"[ Henry Ford for Kids ] provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the subject matter, adds fun and informative activities, and treats history as it should be treated: without misleading filters that glamorize and/or obfuscate the truth." Rhapsody in Books
Book Information
ISBN 9781613730904
Author Ronald A. Reis
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Chicago Review Press
Publisher Chicago Review Press
Weight(grams) 185g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 279mm * 9mm