From Typewriters to Text Messages
How Communication Has Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Many people use cell phones and e-mail to communicate with others. But long ago, these tools didn't exist. All phone calls traveled through wires. And people used machines called typewriters to write letters. What other communication tools have 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.
Going to School
Comparing Past and Present
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Read Going to School to learn how education has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical schools in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars
How Transportation Has Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered cars that people started by turning a crank. In what other ways has transportation changed? 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.
From Marbles to Video Games
How Toys Have Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Many kids play video games or ride on skateboards. But long ago, these fun activities didn't exist. Kids rode around on roller skates. They played games with jacks and marbles. What other toys and games have 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.
From Assembly Lines to Home Offices
How Work Has Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
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.
From Washboards to Washing Machines
How Homes Have Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Many people store food in refrigerators and clean clothes in washing machines. But long ago, these tools didn't exist. Big blocks of ice kept food cold. And people scrubbed clothes on long, bumpy boards. What other household tools have 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.
Taking a Trip
Comparing Past and Present
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Read Taking a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Cleaning Up
Comparing Past and Present
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Read Cleaning Up to learn how cleaning has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical cleaning methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to the Doctor
Comparing Past and Present
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Read Going to the Doctor to learn how medicine has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical hospitals in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
From Chalkboards to Computers
How Schools Have Changed
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Many kids take backpacks to school. Many teachers write on dry-erase boards or use computers. But long ago, these tools didn't exist. Students carried their books with book straps. Teachers wrote on black chalkboards. In what other ways has school changed? 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.
Playing with Friends
Comparing Past and Present
Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Comparing Past and Present series
Read Playing with Friends to learn how games, hobbies, and sports have changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical amusements in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.