industrial revolution

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Discusses the time period from 1783-1914, covering various empires, religions, cultural movements, developments, political alliances, and civilizations around the world, with detailed maps depicting expansion, migration, populations, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Looks at the American Industrial Revolution and how it affected the country.

Examines the history of steam shipping, iron and steel production, and railroads, three interrelated enterprises that helped propel the Industrial Revolution forward.

Text and photographs present the true accounts of children who lived during the American Industrial Revolution.

Presents a number of projects based on inventions of the Industrial Revolution.

Alphabetically arranged entries present key themes and documents about the Industrial Revolution that took place in the United States.

Traces the development and history of American industrialization, and features information on major events of the industrial age, biographies of twenty-six significant figures of industrialization, primary source documents, and a cumulative index.

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 teacher notes.

Explores what life was like for a child laborer during the Industrial revolution, why children were used for factory labor, and how policies on child labor changed over time.