About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is obsessed with how things work or feels discouraged when their inventions don't go as planned. It is a perfect fit for the young tinkerer who prefers a screwdriver to a paintbrush and dreams of building something monumental. This biography follows Henry Ford from his childhood on a Michigan farm to his revolution of the American industry through the Model T and the assembly line. Beyond the gears and engines, the story emphasizes the importance of persistence and the willingness to fail. It introduces young readers to the concepts of mass production and the changing nature of work in a way that is accessible for the 8 to 12 age range. Parents will appreciate how it frames Ford's ambition and curiosity as drivers for world-changing innovation, providing a historical lens on the modern world of transportation and labor.
