The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World: 40,000 B.C. to Present Day
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🌍Global, non-Western-centric historical scope
🎨Colorful spreads on Art, Architecture & Science
📅Chronological coverage from 40,000 B.C. to present
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Description
📚 Unlock the world’s story—one vivid era at a time!
- VISUAL LEARNING BOOST - Engage with vibrant illustrations, biographies, and key date boxes that bring history to life.
- FLEXIBLE READING EXPERIENCE - Read section-by-section or dive into full articles—perfect for quick reference or deep study.
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES INCLUDED - Break free from Western-centric history with a truly worldwide view of civilizations and events.
- TRUSTED HOMESCHOOL ESSENTIAL - Highly rated and praised for balancing educational depth with accessibility for young learners.
- COMPREHENSIVE TIMELINE MASTERY - Explore 10 distinct eras from Ice Age to Information Age with clear, concise summaries.
The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World offers a visually rich, chronologically organized encyclopedia covering global history from 40,000 B.C. to today. Designed for young readers and educators, it features thematic spreads on art, architecture, and science, plus clear timelines and concise definitions, making it an indispensable resource for both school assignments and casual exploration.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #635,218 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18,718 in World History (Books) #30,890 in Children's Reference & Nonfiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (95) |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 2.25 x 10.5 inches |
| Edition | 1st American Edition |
| ISBN-10 | 1856978621 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1856978620 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 761 pages |
| Publication date | January 1, 1993 |
| Publisher | Kingfisher Books |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years |
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