John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry
| AUTHOR | Machajewski, David |
| PUBLISHER | PowerKids Press (07/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
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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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781499421293
ISBN-10:
149942129X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.20 x 0.30 x 8.60 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century
Juvenile Nonfiction | Business & Economics
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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