Communication Then and Now

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 30 October 2013
The way we communicate with others is continuously changing as technology evolves. From telephone operators to Skype, this book examines how and why communication has progressed since the early 19th century. Critical thinking is encouraged through spread-by-spread comparisons of mail to email and everything in between.

Toys and Games Then and Now

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 30 October 2013
How are today's toys and games different from those in the past? This informative title compares the pastimes and playthings of the olden days to the modern games and toys kids love today. Simple text and engaging pictures aid students in their comparison of two different time periods.

School Days Then and Now

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 30 October 2013
This exciting title provides students with a comparative look between a modern-day classroom and a one-room schoolhouse from long ago. From slates to whiteboards, question boxes encourage students to compare and contrast how they learn today with how students learned long ago.

Community Helpers Then and Now

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 30 October 2013
Once upon a time, doctors made house calls, fire trucks were pulled were by horses, and the milkman delivered fresh milk right to people’s doors. This innovative book will inform young readers about their favorite community helpers and how their jobs have evolved over time.

Travel Then and Now

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 February 2014
From wagons and steamboats to hybrid cars and ferries, all modes of travel and transportation have changed significantly over time. Historical photographs, artwork, and accessible text combine to help young readers compare and contrast transportation from past to present.