From Assembly Lines to Home Offices
How Work Has Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people use computers to work from home and other places. And special equipment makes work safer than in the past. But long ago, computers didn’t exist. Safety equipment hadn’t been invented either. In what other ways has work changed over time? Read this book to find out!
Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books ™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7613-8000-9
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lightning Bolt Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.3 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF025000, JNF052020 |
| Dewey | 331 |
| Graphics | 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations |
| Lexile | 590 |
| Guided Reading Level | K |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and Websites |
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd
Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.
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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 available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“This visually dynamic series engages kids from the covers all the way through to the end with its vibrant colors and striking images.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple