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Summary: "The Industrial Revolution brought about great changes, but this was a time before many labor laws, and many children had to work from sunup to sundown. The poor had to work as rat catchers and coal miners! Readers will take in important historical context as they learn all about these and other horrible jobs of the era."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909.81 GRA

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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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 330.9 GEO

Mann, Charles C.

Summary: "1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Triangle Square/Seven Stories Press 2016

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 909.08 MAN

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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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 909.81 HAR

Burgan, Michael.

Contents: From the farm to the factory -- New power source, new factories -- On the move -- A revolution spreads.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 330.94025 BUR

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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Hubbard, Ben

Contents: Introduction -- Elizabeth Fry -- Florence Nightingale -- Sarah G. Bagley -- Mother Jones -- Summary -- Other important figures -- Women in the industrial revolution : timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist Wom Hubba

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