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nerfherder86's review
3.0
Weaves together the lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, from Henry's point of view mostly. He hears of Thomas' successes as he (Henry) struggles to build his car. Finally goes to New York City to meet Edison at a dinner, and gets encouragement from him. Cute illustrations; source notes extensive. Nice author and illustrator notes. Dual timeline; bibliography.
mrs_mazzola_reads's review
4.0
This was a story that I was less familiar with and that made it more interesting. I did not know that Edison and Ford had any connection, so I appreciated the details that were included in this book. However, as a readaloud, it was quite a long and dense picture book. Best suited for small groups or individual reading rather than whole group sharing.
cweichel's review
4.0
Essentially the first part of this book is the story how Thomas Edison inspired Henry Ford to create his many different automobiles. The picture book section is interesting narrative, but it is Reinhardt's illustrations that made the book for me. I really don't understand cars at all, but her illustration on page 21 showing how a four stroke cylinder works went a long way to remedy this. I enjoyed seeing the illustrations of the different kinds of cars Ford invented. I have to confess that I had a special interest in seeing them because my in laws traveled from Saskatchewan to British Columbia in a Model T.
I appreciate the sections at the end of the book that deal more specifically with the two inventors relationship and their different inventions.
I appreciate the sections at the end of the book that deal more specifically with the two inventors relationship and their different inventions.
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