Biography of John Deere, who invented a better plow and co-founded a business to manufacture steel plows, which continues to make farm machinery in the twenty-first century.
Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and the bitter partnership that transformed America
Standiford, Les
Presents a comprehensive history of Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, and describes their early partnership as heads of the largest steel mill in American and the 1892 steelworker's strike that transformed that relationship into a bitter feud that lasted over twenty years.
Describes the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford, discussing his childhood, early fascination with machines, invention of the Model T, and work at the Ford Motor Company.
Biography of John Deere, who invented a better plow and co-founded a business to manufacture steel plows, which continues to make farm machinery in the twenty-first century.
"Henry Ford wasn't just an inventor. He was also a smart businessman. Young readers will discover how this famous maker of the Model T and the moving assembly line helped change the world"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the early life of American inventor Henry Ford and discusses how he revolutionized the automobile industry by making reliable, affordable cars.
