Eli Whitney and the Industrial Revolution |
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| Author:
| Niver, Heather Moore |
| Series title: | Great Entrepreneurs in U. S. History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4994-2123-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.75 |
Book Description:
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Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biography explores Whitney's entrepreneurial mind, bringing into focus his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit. Through accessible language and detailed images, this curriculum-focused book provides an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution, Whitney's role in it, and how...
More DescriptionEli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biography explores Whitney's entrepreneurial mind, bringing into focus his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit. Through accessible language and detailed images, this curriculum-focused book provides an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution, Whitney's role in it, and how together they helped shape a growing nation. A timeline and primary sources complete a comprehensive learning experience.