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The Industrial Revolution

Part of Campfire Graphic Novels

Author Lewis Helfand
Illustrated by Naresh Kumar
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Paperback
$14.99 US
Steerforth Press | Campfire
6.53"W x 10.24"H x 0.2"D  
On sale Jun 06, 2017 | 92 Pages | 9789381182284
Grades 6-12
Reading Level: Lexile 800L
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While we all know that large-scale industrialization began in the eighteenth century, the Industrial Revolution truly began in Germany with Johannes Gutenberg and his printing press. His innovation made it possible to mass-produce books, which spread literacy and knowledge all across Europe. It was in the eighteenth century, however, that manual labor started being replaced by what we today know as machines. First in Europe came Thomas Newcomen and James Watt and the steam engine. Then came John Kay and his flying shuttle, which led to the development of the textile industry. Then, in the United States, there was Robert Fulton and his steamboat, and Eli Whitney and his cotton gin. Finally, it was Henry Ford whose mass-produced vehicles made cars affordable to all. The Industrial Revolution continues to this day as formerly less developed countries, especially in Asia, have taken to rapid industrialization to improve their economy.


Lexile Reading Level 800L.
Lewis Helfand is a resident of Narberth, Pennsylvania and grew up wanting to write comic books. His journey to figure out how to do that has involved everything from studying sculpture and politics to traveling through Spain and Denmark to writing about adventure sports and sword making. He is currently merging all these diverse interests writing graphic novels for Campfire. Some of his recent titles include the award-winning Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, They Changed The World: Edison-Tesla-Bell and Crick & Watson, World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika and The Industrial Revolution. View titles by Lewis Helfand
Naresh Kumar is a resident of New Delhi, India. He describes himself as a seeker who is continuously trying to learn as much as he can. He views his art as an expression of his curiosity about the world. Naresh's photo-realistic style captures the subtle emotions of his characters, giving the reader an experience similar to that of watching a high budget movie. Hs past work for Campfire includes Julius Caesar, Frankenstein, Robinson Crusoe and Sinbad: The Legacy. View titles by Naresh Kumar
"Helfand brings a propulsive optimism to this graphic account of the Industrial Revolution. . . Readers follow Kumar's clean panels as James Watt makes his entrance, then Eli Whitney, John Kay, Robert Fulton, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford." — Kirkus Reviews

"Illustrations are bright and colorful, and the writing style is very easy to follow and flows with the illustrations well. . . This book would be useful for teachers who are introducing the Industrial Revolution to their students as it gives a very good overview of all the different individuals involved." — Mary Hyson, Librarian, in School Library Connection

"Brief histories of such major inventors as Johannes Gutenberg, Eli Whitney, Robert Fulton, Henry Bessemer, and Henry Ford, focusing on each of their contributions to society. . . Kumar, along with colorists Ashwani Kashyap and Parveen Kumar Singh, provides the wonderful art that translates well the numerous breakthroughs and their impact. . . Recommended as a tool for reluctant readers who may respond to graphic novels that teach facts and history-based narratives." —Teresa Potter-Reyes, Helen Hall Lib., in Library Journal

"This week's book of the week isn't out till June but we just couldn't wait to tell you about it, it's THAT good! . . . Utterly perfect for reluctant readers who want something more than just a dry text book, or perhaps those are put off by the more 'jokey' and humorous approaches to presenting history, this is a scintillating journey through the heart of the black country and beyond and we really truly want to see more from this innovative series." — ReaditDaddy (Book of the Week)

"It's an all-encompassing text, going back to Gutenberg – a lot further than the regular guide to the industrial revolution might, but it makes sense. The wonder and power of the information that printers were then able to give us is the key to all the progress since, and it's what this book itself wants to latch on to – giving the inspiration of seeing how someone did something once, and creating the person who can do better in the future." — The Bookbag (UK)

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While we all know that large-scale industrialization began in the eighteenth century, the Industrial Revolution truly began in Germany with Johannes Gutenberg and his printing press. His innovation made it possible to mass-produce books, which spread literacy and knowledge all across Europe. It was in the eighteenth century, however, that manual labor started being replaced by what we today know as machines. First in Europe came Thomas Newcomen and James Watt and the steam engine. Then came John Kay and his flying shuttle, which led to the development of the textile industry. Then, in the United States, there was Robert Fulton and his steamboat, and Eli Whitney and his cotton gin. Finally, it was Henry Ford whose mass-produced vehicles made cars affordable to all. The Industrial Revolution continues to this day as formerly less developed countries, especially in Asia, have taken to rapid industrialization to improve their economy.


Lexile Reading Level 800L.

Author

Lewis Helfand is a resident of Narberth, Pennsylvania and grew up wanting to write comic books. His journey to figure out how to do that has involved everything from studying sculpture and politics to traveling through Spain and Denmark to writing about adventure sports and sword making. He is currently merging all these diverse interests writing graphic novels for Campfire. Some of his recent titles include the award-winning Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, They Changed The World: Edison-Tesla-Bell and Crick & Watson, World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika and The Industrial Revolution. View titles by Lewis Helfand
Naresh Kumar is a resident of New Delhi, India. He describes himself as a seeker who is continuously trying to learn as much as he can. He views his art as an expression of his curiosity about the world. Naresh's photo-realistic style captures the subtle emotions of his characters, giving the reader an experience similar to that of watching a high budget movie. Hs past work for Campfire includes Julius Caesar, Frankenstein, Robinson Crusoe and Sinbad: The Legacy. View titles by Naresh Kumar

Praise

"Helfand brings a propulsive optimism to this graphic account of the Industrial Revolution. . . Readers follow Kumar's clean panels as James Watt makes his entrance, then Eli Whitney, John Kay, Robert Fulton, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford." — Kirkus Reviews

"Illustrations are bright and colorful, and the writing style is very easy to follow and flows with the illustrations well. . . This book would be useful for teachers who are introducing the Industrial Revolution to their students as it gives a very good overview of all the different individuals involved." — Mary Hyson, Librarian, in School Library Connection

"Brief histories of such major inventors as Johannes Gutenberg, Eli Whitney, Robert Fulton, Henry Bessemer, and Henry Ford, focusing on each of their contributions to society. . . Kumar, along with colorists Ashwani Kashyap and Parveen Kumar Singh, provides the wonderful art that translates well the numerous breakthroughs and their impact. . . Recommended as a tool for reluctant readers who may respond to graphic novels that teach facts and history-based narratives." —Teresa Potter-Reyes, Helen Hall Lib., in Library Journal

"This week's book of the week isn't out till June but we just couldn't wait to tell you about it, it's THAT good! . . . Utterly perfect for reluctant readers who want something more than just a dry text book, or perhaps those are put off by the more 'jokey' and humorous approaches to presenting history, this is a scintillating journey through the heart of the black country and beyond and we really truly want to see more from this innovative series." — ReaditDaddy (Book of the Week)

"It's an all-encompassing text, going back to Gutenberg – a lot further than the regular guide to the industrial revolution might, but it makes sense. The wonder and power of the information that printers were then able to give us is the key to all the progress since, and it's what this book itself wants to latch on to – giving the inspiration of seeing how someone did something once, and creating the person who can do better in the future." — The Bookbag (UK)

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