Simon Forty, "100 Inventions and Innovations in the History of the Industrial Revolution" - Recommended for learning about the history and inventions of the Industrial Revolution.
What makes this book unique is the wealth of material. As the title of the book suggests, 100 inventions are clearly explained with photographs and illustrations.
While there are surprisingly few books written about the Industrial Revolution, this book is a much appreciated work. As the title says "Historical Illustrated Book," another great aspect is the abundance of photographs and illustrations. The explanations are also very easy to understand.
As an introduction to the history of the Industrial Revolution, this is a highly recommended book.