About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child points out a fence and asks, 'What are those spikey things for?' This book is perfect for the curious kid who loves to understand how things work and why they exist. It explores the surprisingly fascinating history of barbed wire, from its invention to its role in shaping the American frontier and its modern day uses. Through clear text and detailed photographs, it nurtures a child's natural curiosity and wonder about the man made world. For ages 7 to 10, it’s a wonderful, focused look at a single invention, building vocabulary and connecting concepts across history, agriculture, and engineering.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is factual and secular. It touches on the conflict over land use in the American West that resulted from the introduction of fencing, but does not delve deeply into the violence of 'range wars' or the displacement of Indigenous peoples. The focus is on the invention and its utility. It also implicitly discusses the confinement of animals, which could be a point of discussion for sensitive children, though it is presented neutrally as a part of farming.
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