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Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Describes what life was like for child laborers during the Industrial Revolution, discussing the harsh conditions they endured, what a typical day was like, and how laws on child labor have changed. --Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the industrial revolution. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When people talk about the Industrial Revolution, they tend to point to the positives. Electric lighting, washing machines, cars--the list of things that have improved people's lives around the world is seemingly endless. However, the negative effects of this historical turning point, such as climate change and oil depletion, are frequently glossed over. Through detailed maps and . . . sidebars, this volume examines the lasting worldwide impact,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In only a few decades, new materials, new machines, new sources of power, and new methods of transportation changed the face of the world. Mines, furnaces, and mills formed the basis of towns where the routines of the natural world were subject to the rhythms of the factory. This book explores the innovations of the 18th century and how they changed the world forever.
