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    The History Book

    Part of DK Our World in Pictures

    Author DK
    Ebook (EPUB FXL CPB)
    $10.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    On sale May 02, 2023 | 9780744088021
    Age 9-12 years
    Sales rights: US/CAN (No Open Mkt)
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    A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone Age tools to skateboards.

    From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities.

    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. Lift the lid of a mummy case from an ancient Egyptian tomb. Discover the treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from the Far East to Europe. Spot the gadgets on the spacesuit an astronaut wears to travel to the International Space Station.

    There are also big pictures that focus on individual stories in more detail, such as a famous sea battle or the first flight of the Wright Brothers.

    With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids will love poring over the pages of The History Book. On every page they will glimpse the treasures of the past and learn the stories of those who came before us.

    "[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com

    "The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." — Library Journal

    "Accessible guide to the great thinkers." — School Library Journal

    "Clever and engaging." — Booklist

    "Kids are never too young to understand history; it just needs to be presented in the appropriate way. With that in mind, The History Book is a fantastic place to start." — GeekDad.com

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    A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone Age tools to skateboards.

    From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities.

    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. Lift the lid of a mummy case from an ancient Egyptian tomb. Discover the treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from the Far East to Europe. Spot the gadgets on the spacesuit an astronaut wears to travel to the International Space Station.

    There are also big pictures that focus on individual stories in more detail, such as a famous sea battle or the first flight of the Wright Brothers.

    With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids will love poring over the pages of The History Book. On every page they will glimpse the treasures of the past and learn the stories of those who came before us.

    Praise

    "[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com

    "The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." — Library Journal

    "Accessible guide to the great thinkers." — School Library Journal

    "Clever and engaging." — Booklist

    "Kids are never too young to understand history; it just needs to be presented in the appropriate way. With that in mind, The History Book is a fantastic place to start." — GeekDad.com

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