Suggestions for the Industrial Revolution time period

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  • April 9, 2014 at 2:52 pm
    2flowerboys
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    I am looking for books in this era. My sons are 9 and 11! Thanks

    April 9, 2014 at 9:17 pm
    2flowerboys
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    Speaking of History!!

    bumping Smile

    April 10, 2014 at 2:05 am
    anniepeter
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    The Story of Eli Whitney by Jean Latham was one of my/our favorites. Thomas Edison for Kids was good too.

    April 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm
    2flowerboys
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    I will check on the Eli Whitney! Thanks! We have read a couple things for Edison!

     

    Anyone else??

    April 10, 2014 at 6:18 pm
    RobinP
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    Some that are on my shelves and in my TQ guide

    Industrial Revolution by Collins – a Cornerstones of Freedom

    Mill by David Macaulay

    Bright Design by Shippen

    Year of the Horseless Carriage by Foster

    Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Latham

    Sam Colt and His Gun by Winders

    Pioneer Plowmaker: A Story about John Deere by Collins

    I have several about others such as Robert Fulton, Elias Howe, Cyrus McCormick, Samuel Morse, Samuel Slater.

    Bobbin Girl by McCully (a picture book)

    Industrial Revolution by Clare (in the wonderful Living History series)

    April 10, 2014 at 9:56 pm
    Karen
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    Oh, we LOVED Carry On, Mr. Bowditch.

    April 10, 2014 at 11:42 pm
    RobinP
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    One of my favorites, too! Jim Weiss’ recording of it is great!

    April 11, 2014 at 2:20 am
    2flowerboys
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    Thanks so much Robin!! 🙂 Yay!

     

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