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Seeing that the Maya, the Tang dynasty and medieval Europe all existed at the same time is the kind of insight timelines give, and this book is built for exactly that. The School Librarian called it unique in its scope and presentation.
It makes a great companion to school history lessons.
Two things to weigh: it is dense with dates and short entries, so it suits kids who like facts, and it is a reference rather than a narrative.
Description
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9781835402467
Timelines of World History by Jane Chisholm (Usborne) is a 128-page illustrated hardcover with more than 3,500 key dates arranged on colorful timelines, organized by region so readers can compare what was happening in different parts of the world at the same time.
What's inside
- 128-page hardcover
- Over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the modern world
- Timelines arranged by region, side by side
- Illustrations and extra facts
How it works
Each spread covers a period of history, with parallel timelines for different regions. Kids can follow one region through time or look across to see what else was happening in the world.
What kids learn
- World history: empires, wars, inventions and art movements
- Chronology: how events fit together in time
- Connections: what was happening in different places at once
Good to know before you buy
- Age: listed for ages 9 to 12.
- Format: a reference to dip into, dense with dates.
- Price: $19.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
How it compares
DK's History Year by Year also follows a timeline but tells the story in more depth over 320 pages; this Usborne book is more compact and better for comparing regions side by side.
Who it's for
Kids 9 to 12 studying history at school, homeschoolers, and history-loving readers who want to see how it all fits together.
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Learn more!
Learn more history
- National Geographic Kids: History: free articles and photos about ancient civilizations and world history
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