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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained...
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Series
Description
Presents a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the Who Was? biography series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt all the way up to the present.
Profiles over one hundred fifty notable figures throughout history, from ancient Egypt to modern day and placing them within the context of other events in...
Publisher
DK Publishing / Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
A history of the world is presented through over one hundred different visual timelines, from a chronology of the written word to an ordered listing of the American presidents. Explore an illustrated history of the world through timelines for kids. From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines.
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Series
Children's picture world history volume 5
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
1977, 1979 printing
Description
Discusses the rise and fall of the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon and other exciting events of the period 1500 BC to 500 BC.
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Formats
Description
Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this book tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. What emerges is a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science.
Tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb.
Publisher
Kingfisher
Description
A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures. This authoritative reference book brings world history to life, from early humans to the current war on terror. Along the way, it reveals riveting facts on the founding of the great Roman Empire, the revolution that changed France forever, the war between the North and South that unified America, the start of World War I and the Great Depression...
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Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Author has found clever devices to scale down everything from time lines (the history of Earth compressed into one year), to quantities (all the wealth in the world divided into one hundred coins), to size differences (the planets shown as different types of balls).
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Description
"Timelines of World History outlines the most significant landmarks and turning points in the history of the world: wars and revolutions, ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, artistic movements, and the rise and fall of great empires--from the earliest settlements over 10,000 years ago, right up to the end of the 20th century."--
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Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Learning about history helps us understand how we got where we are today--and how to make the world a better place. From the rise of Mesopotamia in the distant past to the global pandemic of 2020, this kid-friendly journey takes you through thousands of years of history, one key event at a time"--Back cover.
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Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
©2013
Description
Imperialism brought the world together and tore it apart. This book explains how the Industrial Revolution made an impact on Imperialism and how the Imperial powers warred with each other and the countries they conquered. With vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be engaged as they learn about some of the most important people and occurrences that helped shape the Age of Imperialism, including The Boxer Rebellion, The...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Incredible maps show where history was made. Much more than an atlas or a history book, When on Earth? charts global historical events through stunning world maps. A truly visual guide to discovering when, where, and why things happened, When on Earth? presents history as a series of stunning, specially commissioned historical maps of the world. Each of these maps charts a key global event, such as the migration of the earliest humans, the spread...
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