History as it Happened

By: DK

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Synopsis: Pore over more than 200 maps of the past to understand the world of the present in this children's history book with a difference.Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, follow explorers of land and sea on their journeys of discovery, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today.Hundreds of specially commissioned maps guide you through key moments in history, or show how things changed over time. Historical photographs help bring this history to life, while clear, bite-size text allows you to easily follow the story of humankind.History As It Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Explore ancient Rome from its beginnings as a small kingdom, through the growth of its power as a republic, to its greatest glory as a continent-spanning empire. With this piece-by-piece approach to investigating history, and with its truly global and inclusive content, this is a children's history atlas like no other!

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780593961841
Related ISBNs:: 9780593843789
Publisher:: DK
Date of Addition:: 12/03/24
Copyrighted By:: DorlingKindersleyLimited242526272810987654321001
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Reference, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 9–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.