**From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with
this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities.
**
A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings
history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love
to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations,
bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern
world has been influenced by the past.
With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids
aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The
History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn
the fascinating stories of those who came before us!
Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:
- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every
page.
- Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.
- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from
around the world.
- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common
historical themes such as warfare and trade.
Marvel at the jewelery created in ancient empires. Discover the
treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe.
Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War.
Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring
at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats,
making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text
boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can
be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's
encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down
through generations.
Learn all about the world one picture at a time!
If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not
complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In
Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars,
Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries,
Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The
Dinosaur Book.