The Industrial Revolution was a time of great technological progress in Europe and the United States. The scientific developments of the 18th century helped to shape our modern world. These innovations include textile factories, iron smelting, agricultural machinery, canals, and railroads. The lives and inventions of scientists such as Bejamin Franklin and James Watt are thoroughly explored. Readers will be drawn in by colorful sidebars, primary sources, and of course timelines!.