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by Khasan Laudry (Author)
What if the world you live in today was built by children just like you - working in factories, riding the first trains, and watching cities rise from nothing?
This engaging guide walks young readers through one of history's most dramatic turning points - the Industrial Revolution - from the quiet farms that came before it to the roaring machines, crowded cities, and bold ideas that changed everything. Inside, young readers will explore:- What daily life looked like before machines took over farms and workshops
- How steam power sparked an age of invention - and who made it happen
- The rise of railways and how transportation transformed trade and travel
- Life inside factories and the booming industrial cities that grew around them
- The real experiences of child workers - and how the labor movement fought for change
- Groundbreaking inventors and innovators who shaped the modern world
- How industrialization spread from Britain across continents
- The social upheaval that reshaped families, class, and everyday life
- Big economic ideas - capitalism, socialism, and why they emerged when they did
- The long-lasting legacy of the Industrial Revolution in our lives right now
Who this is for:
Written for curious readers ages 8-12, this guide is a strong fit for 5th and 6th grade social studies, middle school history units, and homeschool curriculum planning. Parents looking for a clear, age-appropriate introduction to economic history, labor history, and the origins of modern technology will find this an accessible and curriculum-relevant choice. Each chapter builds on the last, making complex ideas - like the shift from rural to urban life, or the tension between workers and factory owners - easy to follow without oversimplifying the real human stories behind them. Add it to your cart today and give a young reader the story of how the modern world was made.
Number of Pages: 120
Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: May 31, 2026
