The U.S. Auto Industry

by Jeri Freedman

Book Overview

For decades, the auto industry has been at the heart of American manufacturing, providing jobs for countless Americans and boosting local economies. From the invention of the automobile to the rise of modern assembly lines, American carmakers have led the field for many years. However, beginning in the latter half of the 20th centuries, American carmakers faced stiff competition from foreign car manufacturers with innovative models and production...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448816807
• ISBN13: 9781448816804
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12