Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present

Historical and modern-day photographs interspersed throughout these books clearly illustrate how aspects of daily life change over time, while simple text shows readers how to compare and contrast ideas. Timelines in the back of each book give readers perspective by listing key inventions and developments that have modernized our lives.

Cover: From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed
Cover: From Marbles to Video Games: How Toys Have Changed
Cover: From Chalkboards to Computers: How Schools Have Changed
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From Assembly Lines to Home Offices: How Work Has Changed
From Chalkboards to Computers: How Schools Have Changed
From Chalkboards to Computers: How Schools Have Changed
From Marbles to Video Games: How Toys Have Changed
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
From Typewriters to Text Messages: How Communication Has Changed
From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed
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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present

Historical and modern-day photographs interspersed throughout these books clearly illustrate how aspects of daily life change over time, while simple text shows readers how to compare and contrast ideas. Timelines in the back of each book give readers perspective by listing key… View →