1708 – 1913
The Industrial Revolution was a transformative period marked by rapid advancements in technology and industry. Beginning in Britain and spreading globally, it saw the rise of factories, mechanized production, and urbanization, drastically altering economies and societies, and laying the foundation for the modern industrial world. You can find books about the later child labor reform movement here.
Picture books
Chapter books
Non-fiction books
Mill
Beautifully detailed exploration of mill building and use during the Industrial Revolution
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Industrial Revolution (Living History Series)
Photo-rich introduction to life during the Industrial Revolution, as well as its events and inventions
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All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine
Engaging introduction to an inventor and his steam engine
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Industrial Revolution Reference Library: Primary Sources
Collection of primary sources from the Industrial Revolution, with introductions and explanations
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Smokestacks and Spinning Jennys: Industrial Revolution
Exploration of the major inventions that made up the Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution in America: A Primary Source History of America’s Transformation into an Industrial Society
Thorough overview for middle and upper-grade readers, with primary source excerpts
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Biographies
Activities
The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World with 25 Projects
Exploration of the innovations of the Industrial Revolution, with corresponding projects
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The Industrial Revolution for Kids: The People and Technology That Changed the World, with 21 Activities
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution, with corresponding activities
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