The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford

by Suzanne Slade

Other authorsJennifer Black Reinhardt (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

Alternating between the two inventors, this informational text reveals a fascinating story of innovation, determination, and friendship. Details about Inventions, Source Notes, Timeline, Author’s Note, Illustrator’s Note, Bibliography.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Production-Distribution-Consumption, NCSS Standards Theme--Science-Technology-Society, Biography, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)

Genres

Lexile

L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Charlesbridge (2015), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages

Description

Describes the friendship between the two inventors and how Thomas Edison's advice to the young Henry Ford inspired Ford to work on his automobiles until he came up with an inexpensive, reliable version which became the Model T.

Awards

Society of Midland Authors Award (Nominee — Children's Nonfiction — 2016)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2016)
Illinois Reads (K-2 — 2017)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2015)
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12 (2016)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 10.25 inches

ISBN

1580896677 / 9781580896672

DDC/MDS

609.2

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