From 19th century trading post to one of the world's great financial, business, and entertainment districts, experience the growth and changes of the Windy City.

Chicago's famed Loop is said to have gotten its name from the route of a cable car that looped the central business district in 1882. Since then, much has changed.

This book captures the evolving urban landscape of the Chicago Loop, with a collection

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"In Communication Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected communication through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. Communication Then and Now also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--

"In Clothing Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected clothing through time. An infographic highlights a period of fashion and an activity encourages deeper inquiry. Clothing Then and Now also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--

In Toys Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected toys through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic highlights popular toys of different eras and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Children can learn more about toys using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

"Leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected transportation through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--Provided by publisher.

Briefly describes how communication in the United States has changed through the years.

Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research....

"In Cooking Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected food preparation through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic highlights a period in cooking and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, table of contents, glossary, and index"--

Recounts the life story of the Englishwoman who financed her own overland trip to China to become a missionary.

Fort Sheridan is a national historic treasure nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. It was established as an army base in 1887 and decommissioned in 1993, giving way to its rebirth as a township and forest preserve. Laura Tucker, a six-year resident, avid photographer, and Fort Sheridan enthusiast, has researched and compiled a collection of photographs and facts that highlight the ever-changing uses of the structures and the chameleon-like personality...