The Industrial Revolution Age of Invention |
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| Author:
| Brasch, Nicolas |
| Series title: | Discovery Education: Discoveries and Inventions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4777-1332-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $28.93 |
Book Description:
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During the 1800's, electrical lights, inter-continental transportation, medical advancements, and distribution of labor dramatically altered the ways that people could work, travel, eat, and communicate. This book captures the spirit of discovery that characterized the tumultuous century, while exploring the lasting legacy of these discoveries, and their impact on human life. Illustrated timelines, primary source photographs, and clear diagrams explain the inventions of the era, while...
More DescriptionDuring the 1800's, electrical lights, inter-continental transportation, medical advancements, and distribution of labor dramatically altered the ways that people could work, travel, eat, and communicate. This book captures the spirit of discovery that characterized the tumultuous century, while exploring the lasting legacy of these discoveries, and their impact on human life. Illustrated timelines, primary source photographs, and clear diagrams explain the inventions of the era, while informative sidebars add depth. An informative and engaging book about a complicated era of history.