The Birth of Modern Tech

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

What were the defining eras that shaped America-and the world? Turn back the clock to history's turning points. Take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced in each period. Learn how these pivotal moments influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment of that era. The series includes educational sidebars and back matter that align with the four C's of 21st Century Learning: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534188839
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: American Eras: Defining Moments
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 The Cell Phone 6

Chapter 2 The Internet 12

Chapter 3 The Internet of Things 18

Chapter 4 Artificial Intelligence 24

Research & Act 28

Timeline 29

Further Research 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 4–8—This series covers eras from the 1920s through the arrival of modern technology. Major events are highlighted. The narrative does not avoid difficult topics, such as discrimination or groups who disagreed with the government or the status quo. Archival photos of flappers, the Dust Bowl, and the Freedom Riders bring pivotal moments to life for modern readers. Sidebars look at related topics such as protest songs, and then ask questions to encourage thinking and discussion. The "Research & Act" section offers suggestions of topics to explore further that are still relevant today, such as looking at current poverty rates compared to the Great Depression. Each title ends with a time line to summarize the events covered. VERDICT An excellent resource for American history classes, with plenty of discussion starters and suggestions for further study.

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