Ocean State Libraries

Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford’s humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Who Was Henry Ford? details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American industry.

A brief biography of the man whose Model T automobile made the gasoline powered car affordable to Americans.

A brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came todevelop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T.

A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

A simple biography of the man who revolutionized American industry with his assembly-line production of automobiles.

This lively narrative explores the complex nature of a true visionary--Henry Ford--and features archival photographs from the Benson Ford Research Center and carefully selected quotes from Henry Ford himself.

An introduction to the life and career of the automobile engineer and industrialist Henry Ford.

"The car changed travel forever. Henry Ford started a car-making revolution. Kids can read this book to find out how Ford transformed America with his cars. They will learn how many cars Ford made before the Model T Ford"--Publisher's website.

Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.

A biography of the American inventor and industrialist who is best known for making the automobile practical, through both his revolutionary assembly lines and his desire to make a car every working man could afford.