Turn of the Century S.
2 total works
Part of a series which looks to the turn of the century and Victorian times, with the help of reconstructions, contemporary photographs, objects and documents. A timeline shows important inventions and events and gives a sense of continuity. At the end of each book is a list of places to visit and practical advice on how to find out more. The children in this book try out some of the tools and cleaning materials which their great grandparents might have used, and they discover that keeping a house clean was very hard work at the turn of the century.
Each of the books in this series explores a different theme, using colour photographs of "mystery" objects from the 1900s, the 1930s and the 1960s. The reader is encouraged to look for clues in the photograph and to guess what the object is. This book looks at how bringing up baby has changed since the 1900s. The series makes links between history and technology. The book may be used as back-up for museum visits or any work which involves the handling of artefacts. Teachers notes give suggestions for follow-up work and it includes a time line which shows the development of the objects.