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World History for Kids

By Kelly Canby and Brooke Khan
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World History for Kids takes young readers aged 8 to 12 on an exciting journey through time, spanning from 4000 BCE to the modern day. Rather than dull textbooks, this book offers 500 fascinating facts that illuminate global history in a way that is easy to understand and share. Readers will explore cultures, events, and people from ancient Mesopotamia to 20th-century America, gaining a broad and memorable understanding of the world's story.
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This book is ideal for curious children aged 8 to 12, especially those interested in history and eager to learn outside the classroom. It is also a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to inspire young learners with accessible and enjoyable historical facts.

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"Kids don't need long ... textbooks to learn about history. Starting in 4000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, [this book] helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts that they can share with their friends and family"--Publisher marketing.

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Incredible world history facts for curious kids ages 8 to 12.

Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history! Starting in 4000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, World History for Kids helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts that they can share with their friends and family.

Help kids discover the story of the world with:

500 facts – This book teaches kids about many of the incredible things that have happened over the course of history, one informative tidbit at a time.

A world of info – Kids will learn about people and places from all over the globe as this book takes them from ancient Mesopotamia to 20th century America.

Middle school essentials – This top choice in history books for kids provides a head start on the topics they'll cover in class, plus things they might not learn in school.

Bring history to life with the fascinating facts inside World History for Kids.

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Praised by educators and parents alike, this book is celebrated for making history engaging and accessible. A secondary history teacher calls it "engaging and informative," highlighting its appeal to both children and adults. A middle school science teacher and parent notes how it makes history exciting and accessible. Another teacher appreciates its focus on fascinating tidbits rather than just dates, making it a valuable classroom resource.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648764370

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 176

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Brooke Khan Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kelly Canby Penguin Books

About the Author

BROOKE KHAN is a former middle and high school teacher, as well as the founder of Literacy in Focus LLC, a resource where she creates and publishes engaging materials for teachers all over the world. Her differentiated curriculum is designed to support educators in building literacy.

KELLY CANBY is an award-winning, internationally published illustrator and author. Kelly's last three author-illustrated picture books have all been Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Books for Picture Book of the Year, with one picking up the prestigious 2018 Western Australian Premier's Prize for Writing for Children.

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