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Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
Jessica Gunderson, Charles Barnett III, Rodney Ramos, Gerry Acerno
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)Tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the Southern United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Inventions of Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin
Holly Cefrey
Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Eli Whitney forever altered commercial manufacturing with not one but two inventions--the cotton gin and the mass production of interchangeable parts. Readers will learn how Whitney's mechanical aptitude changed farming in America. Interesting facts and clear, easy-to-read text make this title one that will keep readers turning the pages.
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Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
Jessica Gunderson, Charles Barnett III, Rodney Ramos, Gerry Acerno
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)Tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the Southern United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Story of Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
Frances M. Perry
language (A. J. Cornell Publications, June 10, 2011)Originally published in 1901 as a portion of the author’s larger “Four American Inventors: A Book for Young Americans,” and equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 60 pages, this Kindle edition describes, in simple language for young readers, the life and work of the man who invented the cotton gin, which automated the removal of seeds from raw cotton.CONTENTSI. ChildhoodII. YouthIII. At YaleIV. In GeorgiaV. The OpportunityVI. Making the Cotton GinVII. Great ExpectationsVIII. MisfortunesIX. In the CourtsX. Making ArmsXI. Last YearsSample passage:His idea was to mount a cylinder on a strong frame, so that it could be turned by hand, or by horse or water power. The cylinder was to be provided with rows of teeth, which passed through narrow openings in a curved plate or grating of metal. The rows of teeth, or circular saws, were to be about three fourths of an inch apart. The cotton was to be put into a box, or hopper, so that it rested against the grating through which the saw teeth protruded. When the cylinder was turned, its sharp teeth would catch the cotton and drag it through the grating, tearing it from the seeds and dropping it on the other side, soft and clean. The seeds, which had been left behind, would fall to the bottom of the hopper and pass out through an opening just large enough to let them pass. They would be uninjured by the process, and ready to be planted for another cotton crop.Mr. Whitney worked rapidly in spite of many inconveniences. But when all was done except the cylinder, progress stopped for a time. His idea had been to make circular saws and mount them one after the other on the cylinder. To make them, he must have tin or steel plates. As he could not buy or make such plates, he was obliged to contrive some other way of making the teeth on the cylinder.
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The Invention of the Cotton Gin
Nikole Brooks Bethea
Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2017)Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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The Inventions of Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin
Holly Cefrey
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 16, 2003)Eli Whitney forever altered commercial manufacturing with not one but two inventions--the cotton gin and the mass production of interchangeable parts. Readers will learn how Whitney's mechanical aptitude changed farming in America. Interesting facts and clear, easy-to-read text make this title one that will keep readers turning the pages.
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WHITNEY and the COTTON GIN: INVENTIONS Book 6
D C Robinson
eBook (, July 26, 2017)Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, history, biography, juvenile fiction, 18 pages
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Correspondence of Eli Whitney Relative to the Invention of the Cotton Gin
E. Whitney
eBook (Gallaher Press, May 31, 2013)The cotton gin revolutionized the economic power of the southern states in America and it was the brainchild of one man, this is the fascinating biography of Eli Whitney, a man of humble origins but who rose to become well respected and connected to the highest levels of government.
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Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
Jessica Gunderson, Charles Barnett III, Rodney Ramos, Gerry Acerno
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)Tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the Southern United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Eli Whitney: Inventor of the Cotton Gin
Carole Marsh
Staple Bound (Gallopade, June 29, 2005)Eli Whitney was an inventor. He was born with the natural ability to make things! He invented a machine to separate seeds from cotton. His invention changed the South forever! Eli also invented mass production. This was a new way of making things in factories. Eli affected history in a big way!These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 7-12 (grades 2-6), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses. Get the Answer Key for the Quizzes! Click
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The Inventions of Eli Whitney
Holly Cefrey
Hardcover (RIGBY, Nov. 1, 2002)Book by RIGBY
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Correspondence of Eli Whitney Relative to the Invention of the Cotton Gin
E. Whitney
Paperback (Read Books, Nov. 5, 2010)None