The Inventions of Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin
The Inventions of Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin
Cefrey, Holly
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Rosen Publishing Group
Just the Series: Reading Power: 19th Century American Inventors   

Series and Publisher: Reading Power: 19th Century American Inventors   

Annotation: Provides a biographical sketch of Eli Whitney and a description of his most famous invention, the cotton gin, which made the harvesting of cotton easier.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
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Catalog Number: #3239506
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
Copyright Date: 2003
Edition Date: 2003 Release Date: 01/01/03
Pages: 24 pages
ISBN: 0-8239-6443-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-8239-6443-7
Dewey: 921
LCCN: 2002000176
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Subject Heading:
Whitney, Eli,. 1765-1825. Juvenile literature.
Whitney, Eli,. 1765-1825.
Inventors. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Cotton gins and ginning. Juvenile literature.
Inventors.
Cotton gins and ginning.
Language: English
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Word Count: 683
Reading Level: 4.3
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 62509 / grade: Lower Grades
Lexile: 740L

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.

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