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Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Traces human civilization from early bands of hunter-gatherers to the multicultural world cities of the present, covering the development of agriculture, empires, law, and the major religions, the rise of Europe, colonies, and industrialization.
Author
Series
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters, Gale Eaton weaves tales of the disasters that happen when civilization and nature collide. Volcanoes, fires, floods, and pandemics have devastated humanity for thousands of years, and human improvements such as molasses holding tanks, insecticides, and deepwater oil rigs have created new, unforeseen hazards—yet civilization has advanced not just in spite of these disasters but in part because of...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A visual exploration of world history covers major events and developments from the dawn of human history to the present day, including the evolution and migrations of early humans, the rise and fall of great empires, and important battles and conflicts.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Every day features events that showcase the world’s international diversity, from the Japanese invention of street markings for the blind, to the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. There's something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other history books, 'On This Day' looks at ancient history and fascinating facts, as...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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).
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
A workbook that examines world history on a middle school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class.
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Nueva edición completamente revisada, con su enfoque totalmente ilustrado de la historia del mundo. - Incluye 8 páginas de cronologías inéditas. - Un enfoque verdaderamente global. - Creado en colaboración con el Smithsonian. Desde los dinosaurios y los vikingos hasta la historia de los robots y el espionaje, descubre la increíble historia del mundo con esta espectacular colección de cronologías. Repleto de datos y detalles sorprendentes,...
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