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Man Who Loved Libraries : The Story of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Larsen (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOwlkids Books Inc.
ISBN-101771472677
ISBN-139781771472678
eBay Product ID (ePID)235531298
Product Key Features
Book TitleMan Who Loved Libraries : the Story of Andrew Carnegie
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBiographical / United States, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Business, Careers, Occupations, Biography & Autobiography / General, Books & Libraries
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes, Maurey, Katty
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorAndrew Larsen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2016-962814
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"A useful if uncomplicated way of teaching "that we can all make a real difference when we choose to give back.""
Grade FromKindergarten
Dewey Decimal338.7/672092
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisWhen he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time. Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy completely revolutionized public libraries, which weren't widespread at the time. Told in simple, lyrical text, the story unfolds against striking, stylized illustrations that transport readers to the bustle and boom of the Industrial Revolution. An informational spread explains more about Carnegie's life and work., This picture book biography of introduces readers to American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction of more than 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy completely revolutionized public libraries, which weren't widespread at the time of the Industrial Revolution. Full color., When he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time. Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy completely revolutionized public libraries, which weren't widespread at the time. Told in simple, lyrical text, the story unfolds against striking, stylized illustrations that transport readers to the bustle and boom of the Industrial Revolution. An informational spread explains more about Carnegie's life and work.When he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time.
LC Classification NumberHD9520.C3L37 2017
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