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Biography Juvenile literature Board books Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries Chronology, Historical Chronology, Historical Juvenile literature Civilization Civilization Juvenile literature Histoire universelle Ouvrages pour la jeunesse World history World history Juvenile literatureVengoechea, Ximena
Summary: A workbook that examines world history on a middle school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2016
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Summary: Originally written in 1921 for the author's grandchildren, Hendrik Willem van Loon's The Story of Mankind has charmed generations with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Rather than the dry recitation of events so common in school textbooks, van Loon's witty, amiable tone animates the story of human history as a grand and perpetually unfolding adventure. Beginning with the origins of human...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 VANJones, Rob Lloyd
Summary: This history of the world covers 100 fascinating historical subjects, including Ancient Egypt, Alexander the Great, the start of Islam, the Aztecs, the French Revolution, the first computer, Albert Einstein and the Space Race. Each topic is brought to life by photographs, easy-to-read text and colourful, modern illustrations.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around JonesYenne, Bill
Summary: Provides an overview of world history through capsulized descriptions of major turning points that have profoundly affected the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks eXplore 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 YENChisholm, Jane
Summary: "Timelines of World History outlines the most significant landmarks and turning points in the history of the world: wars and revolutions, ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, artistic movements, and the rise and fall of great empires--from the earliest settlements over 10,000 years ago, right up to the end of the 20th century."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing 2016
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Summary: "A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to share thoughts using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book presents a history of the world through language, introducing young readers to the civilizations, inventions, and writers who have shaped the way we communicate. Divided into themed chapters to help young minds grasp difficult concepts, the book...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 417.7 RICChisholm, Jane
Summary: A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers can compare what was happening in different parts of the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing 2016
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT History ChisholmRooney, Anne
Summary: From the invention of the wheel to the information age, young readers can discover how the world have changed since our early ancestors, in this innovative, beautifully illustrated guide. Packed with annotated timelines, it maps out the chronology of each era and picks out major events and personalities in a concise and clear manner. This approach helps readers to put facts in context and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 ROOBarba, Rick
Summary: Explores how the characters and people that appear in the game "Assassin's Creed" figure into their own time period, from George Washington and Leonardo da Vinci to Florence Nightingale and Machiavelli.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc., an Insight Editions Book 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 794.8 BARSomerset Fry, Plantagenet
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: D. Kindersley 1994
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 909 SOMOldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 OLDSummary: "In the same series as the New Children's Encyclopedia and DK Visual Encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators grasp the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia and India to the rise of populism in the US and China's growth...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Children, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Ltd. 2022
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Summary: Profiles eight individuals who fought for freedom, including Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Mahatma Gandhi, and Malala Yousafzai.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Familius LLC 2018
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Summary: An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world's most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids-they grew up to lead us to...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG LAVChrisp, Peter.
Summary: Chronologically traces human history and civilization from prehistoric times to the present day using a detailed timeline, covering key events, people, inventions, and discoveries, and ideas and beliefs.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 CHRRooney, Anne
Summary: How did our extraordinary species go from living as simple apes to becoming the planet's dominant life-form? This beautifully illustrated book traces the journey of humanity from prehistory to the silicon age. People love to tell stories, and this fascinating book tells the greatest tale of them all--how we came to be who we are today. Explore how we developed into modern humans, and how we've...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus 2023
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Summary: "Pick a date--any date!--flip to that page, and take an instant trip through history--no time machine required! This treasure trove of historical facts from The HISTORY channel takes you on a journey through the most incredible events that have shaped our world. (Psst. Check out what happened on your birthday!)."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Home Kids 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 BOVGilliland, Ben.
Summary: Presents brief profiles of one hundred inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other individuals who have made an impact on history, discussing the achievements of Aristotle, Mark Zuckerberg, Marie Curie, Pele, and others from various industries.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2012
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Summary: Presents a concise history of the world for young readers, tracing the development of humankind, from the stone age to the twentieth century.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 909 GOMLeung, Julie
Summary: "Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, with a focus on their accomplishments that were "firsts" in their fields."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2019