Wheels Of Time (Library Binding)

by Catherine Gourley (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-8--Gourley has worked in association with the Henry Ford Museum to provide an accurate account of her subject's life while relating an interesting story. A variety of archival photos, etchings, and reproductions lend graphic interest to every page, and each chapter is headed with a quote from the inventor himself. Ford started with a driving need to open watches and other mechanical items to learn how they work; in adulthood he applied this knowledge to his own innovations. His life is an inspiring example of someone who used his talents to become successful and who changed history by his inventions. Younger children will enjoy the interesting and readable text, while older students will find facts and photos for research projects. An attractive and well-documented addition.

Dorcas Hand, Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
A biography of the engineer and industrialist whose innovative methods enabled his company to build and mass-produce reliable and inexpensive automobiles and whose latter years were devoted to establishing a museum reflecting American life before the advent of machines.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076130214X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761302148
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,389,490 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clear, interesting biography of Henry Ford, March 4, 1999

By A Customer

This book is very well written and would be of interest to kids from 4 to 14! I love the design - large photographs, and the little interesting details of Henry's life. For any child who prefers machines to marbles...

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very insightful, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

I thought the book was very well written and a favorable portrait of the Ford Family

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written and understandable, November 18, 1999

By A Customer

This book really helps the reader to understand who Henry Ford was and how is life took place. Very nice illustrations to help intepret the book even easier