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The 100 Year Time Travelers

Travel Through Time Using Magic Stones
Brief Description
Explore world history 100 years at a time for kids 8-12. When two Viking children discover magical runes, they are taken on a journey through time with the reader by their side. Explore moments in history in 100-year jumps, from the Roman Empire to the Mongolian... Read More
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Explore world history 100 years at a time for kids 8-12.

When two Viking children discover magical runes, they are taken on a journey through time with the reader by their side. Explore moments in history in 100-year jumps, from the Roman Empire to the Mongolian steppe—all the way through the year 2100 for a look at what the future might hold.

This imaginative take on world history will bring readers aged 8-12 to all kinds of places and time periods—some familiar, some less explored. As they learn about and compare these eras, they’ll understand their place in the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886743180

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 599g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA. 

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