Author : Philip Steele
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786173256
This concise book will guide children chronologically through key periods in world history. Thousands of bulleted facts are accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and maps, divided into seven sections, including: Early Civilizations, The Medieval World, An Age of Discovery and Industry and Empire.
Author : Fiona Chandler
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,37 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Chronology, Historical
ISBN : 9780794526887
You will find the history of the world covering the major civilizations, rulers and events. The book paints a vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years.
Author : Kingfisher
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,9 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753446997
History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. A brand new chapter details modern-day events, such as the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and space exploration and discoveries.With more than 2,000 full-colour illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 1998
Category : World history
ISBN : 9781840840391
Author : Fiona Chandler
Publisher : First Encyclopedias
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,82 MB
Release : 2011
Category : World history
ISBN : 9781409522430
Hundreds of questions about the past are answered in this book, aimed at younger readers.
Author : Wayne A. Wiegand
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 30,76 MB
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1135787506
First Published in 1994. This book focuses on the historical development of the library as an institution. Its contents assume no single theoretical foundation or philosophical perspective but instead reflect the richly diverse opinions of its many contributors. This text is intended to serve as a reference tool for undergraduate and graduate students interested in library history, for library school educators whose teaching requires knowledge of the historical development of library institutions, services, and user groups, and for practicing library professionals.
Author : William L. Langer
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 1956
Category : World history
ISBN :
Author : Jane Bingham
Publisher : E.D.C. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,38 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Chronology, Historical
ISBN : 9780746041680
This illustrated encyclopedia is a history of the world covering the major civilizations, rulers and events, and includes two hundred recommended Web sites for additional information.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 23,56 MB
Release : 2010-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445407456
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,22 MB
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465483675
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Relive the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia gives detailed historical information and brings it to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information. Each double-page spread focuses on one aspect of the nation's history, be it the Civil War or civil rights, the Great Depression or the Moon landing. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are included in the book for easy reference for classroom work or reports. Perfect as both an irreplaceable homework help and a fascinating read, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become a major 21st century power.
