industries

Looks at technological, social, and political changes introduced with the Industrial Revolution, and uses maps and illustrations to show their effect on our present-day living.

Contains more than 350 alphabetized articles on business and industry topics, figures such as Andrew Carnegie and Bill Gates, and individual companies.

Presents a comprehensive reference library cumulative index to the Development of the Industrial U.S.

Contains a children's study on the economy and industry of Ancient Greece and includes information on farming and agriculture, manufacturing and the importance of pottery, the marketplace, and foreign and domestic trade.

Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.

Follows the development of the American Industrial Revolution from 1793 to 1850, including the major industrial inventions and advances of the time period.

Exposes the dangerous toxins present in many commonplace items in our offices and homes--including dust, shampoos and toothpaste--and empowers readers with tips for protecting themselves and their families.

Traces the history of the Industrial Revolution from its roots in eighteenth-century England, through its beginnings in the United States, to its decline in the twentieth-century.

Describes life before the Industrial Revolution, provides information about the people who impacted the textile industry in the U.S., and discusses the spread and evolution of the concept. Includes a timeline from 1787 through 1970, a list of of important events and the key players, illustrations and photos, a glossary, and an index.