Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin (Inventions and Discovery)

Description

Tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the Southern United States. Written in graphic-novel format.

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.

Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin (3-4) - formatted like a graphic novel, this book tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin and the effects it had on the South.-- "California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, Cream of the Crop" This book from the Graphic Library collection is produced in a comic book format that will appeal to the most challenged reader. The book tells the story of the creation of the cotton gin and the difficulties that Eli Whitney had in becoming successful. The story does not avoid the impact the cotton gin had on increasing slavery, which is to be commended. It also tells the story of how Eli Whitney became successful and the impact his success had on the civil war and ultimate freedom of the slaves. The book ends with a timeline of advances made by Eli Whitney, a glossary, a recommended reading list, recommended Internet sites, and a bibliography.-- "American Farm Bureau, Recommended Book List"