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Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 40,55 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781426201936
Chronicles the historic events that have changed the world, ranging from the earliest form of life on Earth to the birth of many of today's modern technologies such as e-mail.
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781426203145
"In a sweep of history, this book brings you what National Geographic has introduced into households for more than a century: the world and all that is in it. Concise narratives, each focused on one event and numbered chronologically from 1 to 1,000, walk you through the story of civilization, from the first evidence of life 3.8 billion years ago to the discovery of the first known planet beyond the solar system that could harbor life as we know it. Accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, events famous, infamous and little known offer insight into how and why the world has grown and changed as it has."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Michael Heatley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,10 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : World history
ISBN : 9780857801647
Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 1993-07-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1728279313
Discover the fascinating stories behind the most important events of all time in this history book for kids 8 and up! From the founding of Rome to people walking on the moon, 100 Events That Shaped World History introduces kids to the greatest discoveries, most important battles, and most pivotal movements that changed the course of human history. This history book for kids features: 100 easy-to-read stories of important moments in history: Find out how the modern world came to be! Illustrated images: Each page includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! Engaging and packed with facts, this book is the perfect classroom resource or history gift for curious kids!
Author : Dan O'Toole
Publisher :
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 18,31 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,30 MB
Release : 1998-06-30
Category : World history
ISBN : 9780789420305
From crusades to world wars, from ancient monuments to bloody revolutions, here is a fascinating tour of the historical events that have helped shape the world today. How did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid? How did Alexander the Great conquer so much of the world? How did the Vikings accidentally discover North America? Who led the "reign of terror" in the French revolution? Who stormed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg? Who was Lawrence of Arabia? When was communism born? When did Montezuma rule? When was the Normandy invasion? With perspective, scope, and clarity to great events in history, this book answers these questions and many, many more. Great Events that Changed the World shows children the history of our amazing world in easy-to-follow panoramic tableaux and maps. Filled with superbly detailed artwork and exciting text, this is a valuable and enjoyable source book for the entire family.
Author : National Geographic
Publisher :
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,36 MB
Release : 2008-10-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781552675731
Author : John M. Thompson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 18,62 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 1426205333
This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times.
Author :
Publisher : Ned Danouma
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 41,53 MB
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Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1426203454
Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.
