industrial revolution

An introduction to the industrial revolution in the United States, covering early advances, steam power, the assembly line, the iron and steel industries, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Readers will learn about ancient, medieval, and modern technology.

Many manufactured goods are made from raw materials. These are substances that occur naturally on Earth, such as oil, wheat, wood, iron, and stone. Explore one of the key industries in the United States in Manufacturing, one of the titles in the American Industries series.

Explores the future of farming on a global scale, including the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of farming.

This guide presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States.

Examines key developments and discoveries in the scientific community in the nineteenth century and discusses how those discoveries brought people closer together and changed the way they lived.

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the industrial revolution that transformed Great Britain between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth century.

Historical novel set during Industrial Revolution about child labor at a watch factory.

An overview of the industrial revolution in Great Britain, covering how it transformed industry and affected the social classes, factors that led to it, its spread, and more.

"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, both positive and negative, of the Industrial Revolution. This allows readers to think critically about changes that may be implemented in the future"--Provided by publisher.