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Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race

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Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race by Monica Kulling is a children's book that tells the exciting story of how a young Henry Ford, passionate about mechanics and speed, entered his first car race. The book introduces children to Ford's early adventures with automobiles and his determination to prove that his creations could outrun the competition. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, it captures an inspiring moment in automotive history.
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Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race

Relates the excitement caused by Henry Ford as he drove the "horseless carriage" he built, particularly when he decided to win a race to get money to build a new car that anyone could afford.

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It's 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course!

Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story!

Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race

Series: Step into Reading

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375815102

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Walz
  • Illustrated by Richard Walz
  • Illustrated by Richard Walz

Audience: Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Monica Kulling is an award-winning author of over fifty books for children, including picture books, biographies, and many Step Into Reading titles,the most recent beingSky High- George Ferris's Big Wheel.She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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