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Henry Ford [videorecording] / by Baynard, John,director of photography.; Colt, Sarah,screenwriter,producer,director.; Kusiak, John,composer (expression); Platt, Oliver,narrator.(CARDINAL)785819; Willis, P. Andrew,composer (expression); American Experience Films.; Corporation for Public Broadcasting.(CARDINAL)139760; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)(CARDINAL)189964; WGBH (Firm)(CARDINAL)800650;
The natural-born tinkerer -- Ford Motor Company incorporates -- Institutionalizing efficiency -- Five-dollar day revolutionizes industry -- High wages with strings attached -- Boardroom takeover -- An opinionated folk hero -- The end of the Model T -- River Rouge & Greenfield Village -- Labor battles during the Great Depression -- Edsel's death -- Ford's legacy.Editor, Sabrina Zanella-Foresi ; original music by John Kusiak and P. Andrew Willis ; cinematographer, John Baynard.Narrator, Oliver Platt.The television program Henry Ford paints a fascinating portrait of a farm boy who rose from obscurity to become the most influential American innovator of the 20th century. Ford's Model T automobile and his five-dollar-a-day wage ushered in the modern world, earning Ford reverence from millions of Americans. Yet many of the changes he wrought deeply troubled the car maker. In frustration, he battled his workers and bullied those who looked up to him, including his only son.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen; 5.1 Surround.
Subjects: Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ford, Henry, 1863-1947.; Automobile industry and trade; Automobile industry executives; Inventors;

Car / by Sutton, Richard(Richard Charles Blyth);
Includes bibliographical references (page 68) and index.Horseless power -- Pioneers -- Warning signals -- Coachbuilt splendor -- Open road -- Mass-production -- Supercharged power -- Lighting the way -- Traveling in style -- High performance -- American dream -- Cars for the city -- Racing car -- Creating a car -- Anatomy of a car -- Driving force -- How the engine works -- Inside the engine -- Fuel and air -- Vital spark -- Drive train -- Smoothing the ride -- Stopping and steering -- Changing wheels -- Riding on air -- Marques and makes -- Did you know? -- Car culture -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Automobiles; Transportation, Automotive; Machinery;

Who was Henry Ford? / by Burgan, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)645032; Hammond, Ted,illustrator.(CARDINAL)352340;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105).Who was Henry Ford? -- The young mechanic -- The appeal of engines -- The first Ford car -- Building a company -- The Model T -- Growing fame -- New growth, new challenges -- Last years -- Timelines -- Bibliography.Presents the life of the automotive industry pioneer, describing his youth, his career as a mechanic, his early automobile designs, and the creation and success of the Ford Motor Company.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Ford, Henry, 1863-1947; Automobile industry and trade; Industrialists; Automobile engineers;

Henry Ford / by McDowell, Pamela.(CARDINAL)500873;
Who was Henry Ford? -- Growing up -- Practice makes perfect -- Key events -- What is an entrepreneur? -- Influences -- Overcoming obstacles -- Achievements and successes -- Write a biography -- Timeline."Henry Ford is known as the father of the Model T, the world's first affordable automobile. Henry devoted his life to improving the way cars were made, and other industries soon copied his methods."Grade 4 to 6.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Ford, Henry, 1863-1947; Industrialists; Automobile engineers; Automobile industry and trade;

Pigs in the mud in the middle of the rud / by Plourde, Lynn.(CARDINAL)775014; Schoenherr, John,illustrator.(CARDINAL)277760;
A feisty grandmother and her family struggle to get an assortment of farm animals out of the road so the family can pass in their T-Model Ford.AD340LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Automobile driving; Domestic animals; Grandmothers; Stories in rhyme;

Super simple automobile projects : inspiring & educational science activities / by Kuskowski, Alex,author.(CARDINAL)344228; Craig, Diane,editor.(CARDINAL)352525;
K to grade 3.540L
Subjects: Ford, Henry, 1863-1947; Automobiles; Automobiles; Automobiles; Inventions;

Thunderbird : the high-flying Ford / by Craven, Linda.(CARDINAL)724849; Craven, Jerry.(CARDINAL)513667;
Gives a brief history of the Thunderbird automobile describing its special features and most popular models.1040LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Thunderbird automobile;

Custom cars / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917;
What is a custom car? -- Ford Model T: T-bucket -- Mercury Eight: Hirohata Merc -- Lincoln Futura: Batmobile -- Chevrolet: Lowrider -- Pontiac GTO: Monkeemobile -- Ford F-250: Bigfoot -- DMC Delorean: time machine -- Kei Truck: Suzuki Carry -- Chrysler Jeep: Custom Jeeps -- Ford Mustang: Airforce X-1 -- VW Beetle: Baja Bug -- BMW I3: custom electric cars."From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some . . . eye-catching cars"--Ages 9-13.Grades 4-6.
Subjects: Informational works.; Automobiles; Automobiles;

Henry Ford and the Model T / by O'Hearn, Michael,1972-(CARDINAL)478659; Barnett, Charles,III,illustrator.(CARDINAL)464430; Miller, Phil,illustrator.(CARDINAL)469813; Wilson, Keith,illustrator.(CARDINAL)724986;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Henry Ford and the Model T tells the story of the creation of an automobile that changed more than just the face of transportation in America. In dramatic, graphic novel format, this book shows how Henry Ford wanted to make cars affordable and useful to average people, not just the rich. Readers will also learn about the changes in working conditions that allowed for faster production and even better pay for workers. The Model T changed not just travel, but a way of life. --GN630LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Ford, Henry, 1863-1947; Ford Motor Company; Automobile engineers; Businessmen; Ford Model T automobile;

Dodge challenger & plymouth barracuda chryslers potent pony cars. / by Gris, tPeter.;
Chapter 1 - Valiant beginning Covers the development of the Barracuda from its Plymouth Valiant donor. Chapter 2 - The slippery fish 1964-66 The first incarnation of the Barracuda that beat the Ford Mustang to the dealerships by a clear two weeks. Chapter 3 - Second generation 1967-69 Shows the revamp and relaunch of an all-new Barracuda to take on the likes of the Camaro, Cougar and Mustang. Chapter 4 - The Ultimate Pony Cars 1970- 74 Introduction of the Dodge Challenger and third incarnation of the Barracuda. Chapter 5 - (OPTIONAL) A chapter covering the latest 2008 Dodge Challenger."This title profiles every series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation through the 60s and '70s, including the slippery Barracuda and classic Dodge Challenger, along with stars of the big screen and drag strip." - Amazon.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Barracuda automobile.; Barracuda automobile; Barracuda automobile; Challenger automobile.; Challenger automobile; Challenger automobile;

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