automobile industry

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automobile industry

Henry Ford and the assembly line

Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford who, among other things, is credited with inventing the assembly line, which changed not only the automotive industry but all industries.

Henry Ford

Traces the contributions made by Henry Ford to the car industry. Includes questions to test knowledge, a glossary, and photographs.

Henry Ford

a photo-illustrated biography
2003
Introduces the man who changed the American way of life in the 1900s by inventing the Model T and founding the Ford Motor Company.

Chrysler

the life and times of an automotive genius
2000
A biography of Walter P. Chrysler, tracing his rise from a locomotive wiper, to head of the Buick division of General Motors, to the development of the 1924 Chrysler automobile and the formation of the Chrysler Corporation; and discussing the skills, vision, and enthusiasm that contributed to his success.

Smart strategies for buying a car

2015
Describes strategies to help teens make educated choices when purchasing an automobile, including different car options and cost considerations.

America on wheels

the first 100 years, 1896-1996
1998
A photographic celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the automobile, presenting a history of the American cars built by Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler between 1896 and 1996, and discussing how the invention changed the face of the United States.

Toyota

2008
A study of the Toyota Corporation, discussing its origins and history, founders, products, strategies and innovations, and impact on society and industry, and looking at the company's financial results and leadership, as well as its response to the demands of the future.

The early days of automobiles

1956
This history of the automobile describes its invention and early performance, the beginning of mass production, the changes it caused in American life and the men who worked on its development.

Henry Ford

tin lizzy tycoon
2002
Biography of the industrialist, philanthropist, and automative autocrat.

Henry Ford and the assembly line

2004
Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford who, among other things, is credited with inventing the assembly line, which changed not only the automotive industry but all industries.

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