{"product_id":"honda-jordan-rivers-9798276866727","title":"Honda: Soichiro Honda's motorcycle and automotive empire built on engineering innovation.","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if the secret to extraordinary success is... failing 99% of the time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Soichiro Honda the boy who hated school, forged his own report cards, and left home at fifteen with nothing but a dream and an obsession with the smell of engine oil.\u003cbr\u003eHe failed. A lot.\u003cbr\u003e❌ Toyota rejected his first invention as \"not good enough\"\u003cbr\u003e❌ Bombs destroyed his factory during World War II\u003cbr\u003e❌ An earthquake flattened what was left\u003cbr\u003e❌ A devastating crash ended his racing career\u003cbr\u003e❌ He never earned an engineering degree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut here's what happened next...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat same \"failure\" built the \u003cb\u003eSuper Cub \u003c\/b\u003ethe best-selling motor vehicle in HISTORY with over 100 million sold. He revolutionized the motorcycle industry, made Honda cars a global household name, and solved \"impossible\" environmental challenges that left other engineers baffled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this inspiring true story, young readers will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ How curiosity beats perfect grades every single time\u003cbr\u003e✅ Why \"impossible\" just means \"no one's figured it out YET\"\u003cbr\u003e✅ The power of turning disasters into new beginnings\u003cbr\u003e✅ How one person's creativity can change millions of lives\u003cbr\u003e✅ Why failure isn't the opposite of success it's PART of success\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers ages 8-14 who: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruggle with traditional schooling but excel at hands-on learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove stories about inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed encouragement after facing setbacks or failures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre fascinated by cars, motorcycles, and how things work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDream of building something that changes the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a blacksmith's shop in a tiny village to a billion-dollar global empire...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoichiro Honda's journey proves that you don't need wealth, perfect grades, or lucky breaks to achieve greatness. You need \u003cb\u003ecuriosity, courage, and the determination to keep trying when everyone else gives up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordan Rivers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276866727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jordan Rivers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083836104959,"sku":"9798276866727","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/honda-jordan-rivers-9798276866727","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}