Harasymiw, Therese

Summary: "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 in-depth...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2022

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Mooney, Carla

Summary: Offers 12 different views on the rise of industry and decline of farming. Each page provides information about what happened during the Industrial Revolution and how it affected different people, along with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2018

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George, Enzo

Summary: Details the events of the Industrial Revolution, including the first factories, the creation of steamships, and the invention of railroads, and includes samples of primary sources from the time period.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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McDaniel, Melissa.

Summary: Examines the technological developments that brought about the great economic and social changes that came to be called the Industrial Revolution.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012

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