History from photographs: Journeys

by Pat Hughes (Author), Kath Cox (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $4.44

  The book compares historical photographs of travel and transport from the turn of the century with equivalant modern photographs. By comparing photographs from the past and present, children are able to develop observation skills, ask questions, and discuss their ideas. Supporting information on the photographs, differentiated text and a picture glossary allow the book to be used on a number of levels by children, teachers and parents.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $41.54

  This simple book compares photographs of travel and transport in the early 20th century with similar scenes as typically seen today. Child readers are encouraged to look in detail at the photographs to learn about life in the past and how it is different today. JOURNEYS includes cars, cabs, trains, ships and aeroplanes. Differentiated text enables less able readers to access the information in the book as well as providing more detailed information for the more able. Detailed information on each of the historical photos is provided at the back of the book for teachers as well as a picture glossary, index and lists of further reading and places to visit. This new edition of one of a popular series has been updated with some new photos of life today.