Industrial Revolution: The 20th Century (Primary Source Readers) - Softcover

Debra J. Housel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743906608 ISBN 13: 9780743906609

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, 2007

Synopsis

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and spread to America in the early 1800s as the colonies formed and grew. Readers will learn about this important time in U.S. history in this enlightening nonfiction title. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn how industrialism provided the means for development and expansion in America as life transitioned from rural beginnings to large cities. Industry was a large factor for innovation and employment at the beginning of the 20th Century through such creations as assembly lines, patents, and labor unions. Detailed images and easy-to-read text show readers the ups and downs of this time period, including child labor laws, labor unions, muckrakers, and immigrant and slave labor. The colorful scrapbook layout, helpful table of contents, and accommodating glossary combine to create a reading experience that is easy for readers to navigate through.

About this title

About the Author

Debra J. Housel, M.A., earned a master's degree from Nazareth College of Rochester and worked as a teacher for more than a dozen years before becoming a freelance writer. She is an award-winning author and has written and/or consulted on more than 100 titles for the education market.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743906608
• ISBN 13: 9780743906609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32