Great Entrepreneurs in U.S. History
Great U.S. industries have been shaped by great
minds?thinkers, inventors, and innovators whose ability to identify and seize
opportunities changed everyday life and the course of history. This biographical
series explores six important U.S. figures and the legacy of their
entrepreneurial spirit: Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Eli Whitney, J.P.
Morgan, Madam C.J. Walker, and Milton Hershey. Each biography supports the
social studies curriculum through an in-depth examination of important
historical figures and innovations. Readers will gain an understanding of the
role these figures played in our nation?s history, as well as the qualities that
have earned them the title of ?great entrepreneurs.?
? Biographical text
supports social studies curriculum
? Fact boxes, engaging visuals, and
primary sources supplement age-appropriate text
? Timelines reinforce
important textual concepts.
