| The Inventions of Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin Contributor(s): Cefrey, Holly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823964434 ISBN-13: 9780823964437 Publisher: PowerKids Press OUR PRICE: $24.96 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002000176 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Series: Reading Power: 19th Century American Inventors |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.3" W x 9.16" (0.52 lbs) 24 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 62509 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |