Encyclopedia of World History

By: Sam Taplin, Jane Bingham, Fiona Chandler

Illustrated by Various

Series : Usborne Encyclopedias

Age 8+

RRP £15.99

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A comprehensive introduction to world history from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, including information on dinosaurs, the first humans, Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, the World Wars and other major events in history. Magnificently illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by, as well as maps, charts and photographs. Includes a 12,000-year illustrated timechart, glossary and extensive index. With over 800 internet links to regularly reviewed websites with homework help, virtual tours, reconstructions, games and quizzes.

Chapters in this book include:
- Prehistoric World
- Ancient World
- Medieval World
- The Last 500 Years
- World Time Charts

Details

Extent:: 416 pages
Dimensions:: 239.5 x 190mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781409562511
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: April 2013
Work Reference:: 00999

Contents

Chapters in this book include:
- Prehistoric World
- Ancient World
- Medieval World
- The Last 500 Years
- World Time Charts

Author

Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

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Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.

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Fiona Chandler (1965 - 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.

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