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Text and photographs explore the life and achievements of Henry Ford.

Provides a simple introduction to Henry Ford, one of the most successful men in America.

Text and photographs explore the life and achievements of Henry Ford.

Photographs and text provide facts about the life of Henry Ford, inventor of the first modern car and the assembly line.

The History Makers biography of Henry Ford illustrates the transformation of an American businessman from his building successes and ideals to his emergence as an icon of industry and the modern world. This title starts by analyzing his origins and the stages of his career, then goes beyond chronology to evaluate his emblematic principles and inventiveness. From life to legacy, readers witness the evolution of a man into legend.

Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world.

Examines the life of nineteenth century railroad baron Cornelius Vanderbilt, including his entrepreneurial vision and achievements, and his present-day legacy.

Biography chronicles the life of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who rose from Scottish immigrant roots to become one of America's wealthiest men, as well as one of the greatest philanthropists in U.S. history.

Discusses the life and career in the automobile industry of Henry Ford.

Presents a biography of Henry Ford, the man responsible for the first mass production of the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.