John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
This title examines the remarkable life of John D. Rockefeller. Readers will learn about Rockefeller’s family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking work in the American oil industry, and legacy of philanthropy. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
BISACS | JNF007020, JNF010000, JNF053200 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Biographies, History |
Copyright | 2011 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2011-01-01 |
ISBN | 9781617147845, 9781617840708 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 338.7 |
Graphics | 1-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Essential Lives Set 6 – Horn Book Guide
Sensational life experiences are handled in a refreshingly matter-of-fact way.
John D. Rockefeller (Essential Lives) – School Library Journal
Readers will also get a short history of American oil development in this story of one of the 19th century’s best-known “robber barons.” Plenty of sidebars and well-chosen photographs break up the text.