Farmland Innovator: A Story about Cyrus McCormick

by Catherine A. Welch

Book Overview

Cyrus McCormick patented and manufactured the reaper, an important 19th century invention that dramatically improved the efficiency of wheat farming. While McCormick did not invent the reaper solely by himself, he did refine and popularize it. His company eventually became the International Harvester Company.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822568330
• ISBN13: 9780822568339
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Millbrook Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9