A beautifully illustrated timeline provides a visual map of the world throughout history. This book takes an old earth approach in detailing prehistoric times and humanity. Running along the bottom of the pages is a visual timeline, while the pages are filled with fun colorful illustrations and factoids. The background map begins to change to help visualize and color indicate the ruling nations at that time. All geographic areas are included in this timeline representation of history. In the back of the book there are old legends from around the world and an index. 93 pgs, hc. ~Rebecca
HISTORY OF THE WORLD runs from the birth of civilization to modern times, exploring major events and epochs, and cultural and scientific advances from all over the world. Take a thrilling journey from the Stone Age, when people first settled down, through to the industrial, high-tech world of today.
Landmarks include…The Ancient Egyptian Empire; Viking invasions; The US War of Independence; The first Moon landing
…and lots more! Colorful illustrated maps sweep you north, south, east and west to show you what was happening where over time. Discover what important events were happening in different places at the same time. It’s a breath-taking, bird’s-eye view of history!
