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John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry

AUTHOR Machajewski, David
PUBLISHER PowerKids Press (07/30/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The name J.P. Morgan may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it's the man behind the bank who's worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world's leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical text explores Morgan's life and accomplishments, including his career in banking and his involvement in the steel industry, General Electric, and International Harvester. Through curriculum-focused text, primary sources, historical photographs, and a timeline, readers gain a full understanding of why Morgan is known as one of the United States' greatest entrepreneurs.
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ISBN-13: 9781499421279
ISBN-10: 1499421273
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 0
Feature Codes: Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Grade Level: 4th Grade - 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 4
Dewey Decimal: B
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016016383
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The name J.P. Morgan may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it's the man behind the bank who's worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world's leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical text explores Morgan's life and accomplishments, including his career in banking and his involvement in the steel industry, General Electric, and International Harvester. Through curriculum-focused text, primary sources, historical photographs, and a timeline, readers gain a full understanding of why Morgan is known as one of the United States' greatest entrepreneurs.
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