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Why we LOVE this product!
If you want one book that covers all of world history at a kid's level, this is it: 416 pages from dinosaurs to the 21st century, with Usborne's clear writing and the bonus of hundreds of vetted website links.
The 2025 edition is up to date.
Two things to weigh: at $39.99 it is the priciest book in this group, and its size makes it a home reference rather than a book to read in bed.
Description
SKU:
9781836052555
The Usborne World History Encyclopedia by Fiona Chandler, Jane Bingham and Sam Taplin (2025 edition) is a 416-page hardcover introduction to world history from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, illustrated with pictures, maps, charts and photographs, with a 12,000-year illustrated timechart and more than 800 links to recommended websites.
What's inside
- 416-page hardcover
- From dinosaurs and early humans through Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages and the World Wars
- Maps, charts, photos and illustrations
- 12,000-year illustrated timechart, glossary and index
- More than 800 links to regularly reviewed websites with virtual tours, games and quizzes
How it works
Kids can read a period from start to finish or look up a topic in the index. The internet links point to safe, reviewed websites for homework help and virtual tours.
What kids learn
- World history: civilizations, rulers and major events
- Chronology: the timechart shows how periods fit together
- Research skills: index, glossary and online links
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Usborne lists 8 and up; stores list 8 to 11.
- Size: a big, heavy book of over 400 pages.
- Price: $39.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Families who want one complete world history reference for the bookshelf, homeschoolers, and kids 8 to 11 who love history.
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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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