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Maker of Machines

Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney

(Creative Minds)

By Barbara Mitchell, illustrated by Jan Naimo Jones

Interest Level

Grades 3 - 5

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 4.5

Lexile Measure®: 780L

DRA: 40

Guided Reading: R

Theme/Subject

  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Character and Values
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Technology

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About This Book

Eli Whitney was an inventor who helped America become an independent nation and revolutionized the way Americans made things.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Jan Naimo Jones
Naimo is an elementary school art teacher.
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