Communication Long Ago and Today

by Lindsy O'Brien

Overview

Travel through time and discover how communication has changed over hundreds of years. From ancient cave paintings to high-tech computers, people throughout history have invented ways to communicate with each other. Learn about some of the key discoveries of the past and where communication technology is headed in the future. Filled with full-color illustrations, fact-packed text, and  hands-on experiments, this resource is perfect for  science fans, history lovers, and every kid in between.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491403037
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Long Ago and Today
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	432,458
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	580L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Lindsy O'Brien is owner and Executive Editor at Red Step Press in Duluth, Minnesota. She has a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has published nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry both locally and nationally.

Table of Contents

Communication in Our World 4

Making a Mark 6

Words on a Page 8

Moving Messages 10

The Rise of the Telephone and the Telegraph 12

Philo's Fancy 14

Computers 16

Communication in the Future 18

Timeline 19

Amazing but True! 20

Hands On: Make an Aluminum Can Telephone 21

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using The Common Core 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–5—Using simple text and large illustrations, these books trace the evolution of essentials of modern life. Each volume opens with a general introduction, followed by spreads that describe development or innovations in each topic from the ancient world to the present. Examples are drawn from both American history (especially School and Food) and world history. The titles are brief, and because they each contain only five or six topics, coverage is spotty and there are wide gaps between time periods and technological advances. Books close with a full page "Amazing but True" anecdote, instructions for a simple craft, and two Common Core questions. Words are defined on each page, and full-page photos and illustrations are unimaginative. These books will help students understand that all aspects of their lives have historical relevance. However, they are short on details, and the illustrations won't attract readers, making them additional rather than first purchases.

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