Henry ford childrens biography
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Review
"A refreshing, interactive biography about the life of Henry Ford bygd Jenna Grodzicki. No human is perfect, and Grodzicki accurately depicts Ford's accomplishments and mistakes in a way new readers can understand. Grodzicki's highly fängslande style—including interactive think-tank questions, quizzes, and well-researched interesting facts—makes this book stand out from other biographies. It would be a wonderful addition to elementary and public libraries, as well as the perfect gift for the new reader interested in cars and history. Includes timelines by chapter and a glossary." —Sarah Idman, elementary school librarian
"Jenna Grodzicki, an experienced children's author, has provided a wonderful konto of Henry Ford's life for new readers. Accurate, beautifully written, and bolstered with historical timelines and stimulating think-tank questions, this book tells the fascinating story of one of the most influential individuals in American history. Children will love it." —Stev
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Henry Ford facts for kids
This page is about the American industrialist. For other people with the same name, see Henry Ford (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Henry Ford | |
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Photo by Fred Hartsook, c. 1919 | |
| Born | (1863-07-30)July 30, 1863 Springwells Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1947(1947-04-07) (aged 83) Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Martha's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Engineer, industrialist, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1891–1945 |
| Known for | Founding and leading the Ford Motor Company Pioneering a system that launched the mass production and sale of affordable automotives to the public |
| Title | President of Ford Motor Company (1906–1919, 1943–1945) |
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| Spouse(s) | Clara Jane Bryant (m.1888) |
| Children | Edsel Ford |
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Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an Americanengineer and businessman. He started making cars in 1896 and founded t