"Andrew Carnegie: Industrial Giant & Philanthropist" by Scott Gillam explores the life of one of America's most influential figures. From his humble beginnings as the son of a poor weaver in Scotland to becoming a titan of the steel industry, Carnegie's journey is one of remarkable ambition and success. The book delves into his innovative business strategies and how he revolutionized American industry. It also highlights Carnegie's profound commitment to philanthropy, showcasing his efforts to promote libraries, education, and peace. Through his legacy, the narrative illustrates the interplay between wealth and social responsibility in shaping modern society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Essential Lives .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-10th grade.

There are 112 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Essential Library .