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  • John D. Rockefeller and the Oil Industry

    Lewis K Parker

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Did you know that John D. Rockefeller's fortune would be worth about $189 billion dollars today? Rockefeller found many new uses for oil, bringing it into America's homes. Rockefeller's inventiveness and business skill made the oil industry what it is today. Rockefeller's determination and innovation made him one of the most successful businessmen in America.
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  • Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Henry Ford brought the car to homes across the country. More than 15 million people bought his Model T, the first affordable car ever manufactured. From his humble beginnings building his first car in his garage to his buzzing factory with more than 80,000 workers, Ford's remarkable achievements will astonish readers. Students will learn how one person can impact an entire nation.
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  • Andrew Carnegie and the Steel Industry

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Steel is used to make bridges, cars, planes, skyscrapers, and much more. Readers can learn how Andrew Camegie helped to create a process that made steel easier to make, cheaper to buy, and one of the biggest industries in America. Reluctant readers will be awe-struck as they learn how Camegie worked his way from poverty to become the Steel King.
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  • John Jacob Astor and the Fur Trade

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    John Jacob Astor came to America with only seven flutes to sell and $25 in his pocket. From there, he made a fortune. Accessible text, engaging photos, illustrations, charts, and maps tell the story of how Astor's work with the fur trade and New York real estate made him a tycoon.
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  • Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Did you know that Cornelius Vanderbilt started his own business when he was sixteen years old? Or that at the time of his death he employed more people than any other company in the United States? Vanderbilt was a self-made man who made a big impact on the steamboat and railroad industries. Students will enjoy reading about how Vanderbilt made his millions while forever changing the way Americans lived.
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  • J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    J. Pierpont Morgan was one of the most successful bankers to have ever lived in America. Read about Morgan's life and times, how he saved the American economy from collapse and spent more than the government does in a year to form U.S. Steel. Readers will be amazed by J. Pierpont Morgan's story of wealth and power.
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  • Why German Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Did you know that a German immigrant started the first kindergarten in the United States? In this book, reluctant readers will learn about the conditions that drove many people out of Germany, and how German immigrants have changed America over the years. Vivid photos and illustrations bring the story of German immigrants to life.
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  • Why Italian Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Italian immigrants sailing to America spent weeks on a crowded ship. Many people died. Readers will be fascinated by the story of how these people endured such hardships to make it to America. The story of the Italian immigrants' rise to success is brought to life through attractive illustrations and photographs.
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  • Why Japanese Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Many Japanese immigrants came to America to find jobs and new opportunities. Life for Japanese immigrants was not easy. Students will be amazed to learn about the many different hardships that Japanese immigrants had to overcome. Colorful photos and maps, fascinating facts, and simple text will keep reluctant readers engaged.
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  • Why Vietnamese Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    The Vietnam War left millions of people homeless. Thousands of refugees moved from Vietnam to the United States. Written in simple, accessible text, readers will be inspired by the story of the Vietnamese immigrants. Color photographs, maps, and interesting facts bring this important part of American history to life.
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  • Why Mexican Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Readers may not realize that a large part of the American Southwest once belonged to Mexico. Young readers will learn how our southern neighbors have helped to build America in the past and continue to do so today. Colorful photos and illustrations combined with easy-to-read text make this book an important addition to any school library.
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  • Why Irish Immigrants Came to America

    Lewis K Parker

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    When disease ruined lreland's potato harvest in the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of people left in search of a new life. Many of these people turned to America. High/Low readers will be inspired by the story of the lrish people who worked hard to become an important part of their newfound home.
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