Ole Evinrude and His Outboard Motor

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Bob Jacobson

This biography for young readers tells the inspiring story of a Norwegian immigrant whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit helped to revolutionize recreational boating for decades.

80 pages, 7 x 9, 51 b&w photos
Paperback: $12.95 | ISBN: 978-0-87020-420-3
Ebook: $9.99 | ISBN: 978-0-87020-543-9
Publication Date: 1/23/2009

Reading Level: Ages 8–14, Grades 3–8

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Front cover of Ole Evinrude and His Outboard Motor

Description

Ole Evinrude was born in Norway in 1877 and immigrated to the United States with his family when when he was five years old. The Evinrudes settled in Wisconsin and began farming, but it was clear from a very young age that Ole would not follow the family tradition. Ole Evinrude was meant to work with boats. Ole Evinrude and His Outboard Motor shares how decades of hard work and innovation allows Ole to achieve his dream.

Building an outboard motor was not easy; Ole suffered numerous mechanical and financial setbacks along the way. But his persistence paid off, and in 1907 Ole established the Evinrude Motor Company. Ole’s outboard motors became an instant hit around the world. Ole continued to improve the design of his motor and attracted other entrepreneurs to the area, making Wisconsin the center of the outboard motor industry for decades.

Wisconsin entrepreneur Ole Evinrude will inspire children in this biography for young readers, where the story of Ole’s invention, from drawing board to factory floor, is told in a reader-friendly format that includes historic images, a glossary of terms, and sidebars explaining how an outboard motor works.

Author Bio

Bob Jacobson

Bob Jacobson is a writer and communications consultant based in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison sits right between two lakes that are perfect for a nice boat ride—with or without ice cream—on a hot summer day.