History of the World

by Dk (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.44

  What caused Hurricane Katrina? What's inside an Eygptian Pyramid? How did the Vikings wage war? Find the answers to all these questions and more with this definitive world history for children, spanning every continent and era. Take an incredible journey through thousands of years, from the time when humans first walked on the Earth to the age of space travel. This book covers all the recent events including the Asian Tsunami and Human Genome Project. It is perfect for projects or just for fun.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.44

  Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids? Do you know the reasons behind the outbreak of the First World War? Find answers at a glance and cross-check them with other events that were taking place around the world at the same time. From Prehistoric people to the election of Nelson Mandela and the wars in Iraq - get to grips with world history with this comprehensive account of landmark events.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.44

  From the beginnings of life to the present day, this book shows how our common international history has evolved over thousands of years. It is divided into 20 chronological chapters each taking the reader through a period of time. It includes a 15-page reference section with 20 illustrated timecharts showing contemporary events across the world.