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First Encyclopedia of History

By Fiona Chandler
Series: First Encyclopedias
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An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children. A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden... Read More
Format: Hardback
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First Encyclopedia of History

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An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children.
A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?" Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.Chapters in this book include:- Dinosaur world- The first people- The first farmers- The first cities- Ancient Egypt- Celtic warriors- Ancient Greece- Ancient China- Ancient Rome- Viking raiders- African kingdoms- Living in a castle- Living in a village- Inca cities- Aztec life- Italian ideas- Exploring the world- Tudor England- Ming China- Russian rulers- Living in Japan- Living in America- Mogul India- Dutch traders- French finery- The American West- Victorian times- The First World War- The Second World War- The modern world

Series: First Encyclopedias

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836044864

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Hancock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiona Chandler Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: First Encyclopedias

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