A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.

A student's reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.

History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. A brand new chapter details modern-day events, such as the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and space exploration and discoveries. With more than 2,000 full-colour illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.

The fully revised Kingfisher History Encyclopedia is a companion volume to the Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia and the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. It is an authoritative, up-to-date reference guide that brings to life world history from the Stone Age to the present day. The thematic and A-Z arrangement allow the young reader quick and easy access to specific information. The chronological context is reinforced by a timeline that runs throughout the book. Packed with scintillating facts, lavish illustrations and quality photographs, this is the definitive information book to enthuse any budding historian.

Traces the history of the world, from the ancient world of 40,000 B.C. to the present day, covering such aspects as war, society, religion, people, buildings, arts, science, and communication.

A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.

Science is vital for every inhabitant of today’s world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child’s education. Science can seem daunting –- especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly –- and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years. Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze.

Provides sample questions and answers, recommended readings, maps, and activities.

This comprehensive activity book and curriculum guide about the Middle Ages contains comprehension questions and answers, maps and geography activities, coloring pages, lists of additional readings in history and literature, and simple, hands-on activities designed for grades one through four.