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Why we LOVE this product!
The CGI scenes in DK's Knowledge Encyclopedias are stunning, and history is a perfect fit: kids can see inside a castle or a Roman villa in realistic detail. It is the kind of book kids pore over for hours.
Less text makes it approachable for kids who find encyclopedias daunting.
Two things to weigh: the pictures take priority, so explanations are brief, and it covers a lot of history in 208 pages.
Description
SKU:
9781465481757
Knowledge Encyclopedia History!: World History as You've Never Seen It Before (DK) is a 208-page hardcover that brings history to life with detailed computer-generated scenes and cutaway views, from our earliest ancestors to the modern world.
What's inside
- 208-page large-format hardcover
- Detailed 3D CGI images and cutaways of historical scenes
- Short, clear text on each topic
- Part of DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia series
How it works
Each spread centers on a big, realistic scene, such as a Viking ship or an ancient city, labeled with facts. Kids can browse by era or jump to a favorite topic.
What kids learn
- World history: early humans to the modern day
- How people lived: homes, work, warfare and technology
- Visual learning: cutaways that show how things were built
Good to know before you buy
- Age: listed for ages 9 to 12.
- Published: 2019.
- Price: $24.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
How it compares
More visual and less text than DK's History Year by Year; it is the one to choose for kids drawn in by pictures.
Who it's for
Visual learners, reluctant readers who love detail, and kids 9 to 12 who are into history, battles and ancient civilizations.
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Learn more!
Learn more history
- National Geographic Kids: History: free articles and photos about ancient civilizations and world history
About
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