Henry Ford: Father of the Auto Industry (A True Book: Great American Business)

Henry Ford: Father of the Auto Industry (A True Book: Great American Business)

Find out how Ford used the principles of mass production and vertical integration to keep costs low and wages high. When the Ford Motor Company began selling its Model T in 1908, the way we travel was forever changed. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out how Henry Ford founded his company and built it into the largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Gr 3-6-These volumes all start with two statements, and readers are encouraged to "Find the answer in this book" to discover which one is true. Some of the titles are biographies of famous businessmen (for example, Walt Disney), while others are topical (for example, entrepreneurship), which shows a lack of focus in the series. The length of the books and the large font suggest a younger audience than the content indicates. The writing style is often choppy and stilted (e.g., "No one gets very far by being ignorant....If you studied hard and learned a lot, you're going to do very well"). Chapters are short, with headings, large font, and plenty of captioned photos and reproductions, though some photos are grainy with distorted color. Overall, not an impressive set. α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Josh Gregory is the author of more than 250 books for young readers, covering everything from U.S. history to technology and video games. He is from Chicago, Illinois. Used Book in Good Condition