True or false? Henry Ford invented the automobile. False! Henry wasn't the first person to build a car, but he was the most famous. He invented the Model T-the first car that was affordable for most Americans. As a child, he was known for his skill at fixing watches. He worked at the Edison Illuminating Company, a business owned by Thomas Edison. His company used assembly lines-a fast, easy way to build cars and other products.
Introduction 5Natural-Born Mechanic 6Tinkering 13Early Morning Drive 19Crazy Henry 24Folk Hero 34Timeline 44The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village 45Further Reading 46Websites 46Select Bibliography 47Index 48