The Industrial Revolution for Kids
The People and Technology That Changed the World, With 21 Activities
Chicago Review Press · Print & ebook · August 1, 2014
An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award—Intermediate Nonfiction 2014 VOYA Non-Fiction Honor List The Industrial Revolution for Kids introduces a time of monumental change in a “revolutionary” way.
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- Who it’s for
- For young readers interested in industrial history and inventions
- Themes
- Industrial Revolution, Technology and innovation, Workers and labor activism
- Genres
- 19th Century U.S., Inventions, Activity Books
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An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award—Intermediate Nonfiction 2014 VOYA Non-Fiction Honor List The Industrial Revolution for Kids introduces a time of monumental change in a “revolutionary” way. Learn about the new technologies and new forms of communication and transportation that impacted American life—through the people who invented them and the people who built, operated, and used them.
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In addition to wealthy industrialists such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie and ingenious inventors such as Eli Whitney and Alexander Graham Bell, you’ll learn about everyday workers, activists, and kids. The late 19th and early 20th centuries come to life through the eyes of hardworking Chinese immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad; activist Isaac Myers, an African American ship caulker who became a successful businessman and labor union organizer; toiling housewife Hannah Montague, who revolutionized the clothing industry with her popular detachable collars and cuffs; and many others who help tell the human stories of the Industrial Revolution. Twenty-one hands-on activities invite young history buffs to experience life and understand the changing technologies of this important era.
Who it’s for
- For young readers interested in industrial history and inventions
- For young history buffs who enjoy hands-on activities
Where it sits
| 19th Century U.S. | 93% |
|---|---|
| Inventions | 46% |
| Activity Books | 29% |
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Publisher categories
- Activity Books
- 19th Century U.S.
- Authors
- Cheryl Mullenbach
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Published
- August 1, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Industrial Revolution · Technology and innovation · Workers and labor activism
- Reading lane
- Activity Books