Imagine a world without brand-name products! Before the Industrial
Revolution it was not possible to produce enough of the same item to
have a brand, but in 100 years the world changed from make-your-own
everything to a society of manufactured goods. The Industrial
Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World
introduces the dynamic individuals who led this revolution and how their
innovations impacted the lives of everyone, rich and poor, city-dwellers
and farmers alike. Elements of history, biography, civics, science, and
technology combine with activity-driven enrichment projects that kids
can do with minimal supervision. Activities include creating a
water-powered wheel, designing a steam ship, building a telegraph
machine, and making a pinhole camera.