Great entrepreneurs in U.S. history

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Milton Hershey and the chocolate industry

2017
Written to support elementary social studies curricula, this biographical title provides historical context to Hershey's life and accomplishments. Historical photographs, a timeline, and primary sources provide a comprehensive look why Hershey is considered a great entrepreneur.

John Pierpont Morgan and the banking industry

Explores the life and legacy of nineteenth century financier J.P. Morgan, whose influence in banking, the steel industry, and manufacturing are still felt today.

Eli Whitney and the Industrial Revolution

Examines the life, legacy, and achievements of nineteenth century inventor and entrepreneur Eli Whitney, whose cotton gin revolutionized American textile manufacturing.

Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry

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

Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry

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.

John Pierpont Morgan and the banking industry

2017
Discusses the life and accomplishments of the banking pioneer, John Pierpont Morgan.

Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry

2017
A brief biography of Andrew Carnegie that explores his life, his contributions to the steel industry, and his philanthropy.

Milton Hershey and the chocolate industry

The Hershey Company has been selling chocolate and candies for more than a century. The story of the candy giant begins with the man who gave it is name: Milton Hershey. Born in rural Pennsylvania, Hershey spent years building a business whose sweet legacy continues to delight us today. Readers will love reading Hershey's life story and discovering his influence on the time in which he lived. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, this biographical title provides historical context to Hershey's life and accomplishments. Historical photographs, a timeline, and primary sources provide a comprehensive look why Hershey is considered a great entrepreneur.

Eli Whitney and the Industrial Revolution

Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biographical title explores Whitney's entrepreneurial mind, bringing to life his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit. Through accessible language and detailed images, this curriculum-focused title provides an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution, Whitney's role in it, and how together they helped shape a growing nation. A timeline and primary sources complete a comprehensive learning experience.

Milton Hershey and the chocolate industry

Examines the life, legacy, and entrepreneurial spirit of Milton Hershey, who, from a humble start as a small-time confectioner in rural Pennsylvania, rose to achieve vast success and lasting influence as a chocolatier and philanthropist.

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