Atlas of World History (Usborne Illustrated Guide to) [Hardcover]

Lisa Miles (Author), John Lawrence (Illustrator), Philip Argent (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Usborne Illustrated Guide to

This atlas spans the whole of history from the formation of the earth until the late 20th century. Each page contains detailed colour maps, accompanied by clear, explanatory text. Step-by-step sequences describe such things as the growth and decline of empires, and the movements of armies. Picture maps illustrate ways of life, and trade and exploration routes. Throughout, the maps are fully labelled so that places are seen in context. Works of art, significant people, buildings and artifacts are shown in illustrations and photographs. A 16-page reference section at the end includes time charts, world maps, and a glossary. There are full placenames and general indexes.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746017286
• ISBN-13: 978-0746017289
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,150,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource, June 29, 2001

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This review is from: Atlas of World History (Usborne Illustrated Guide to) (Hardcover)

This book places an outline of world history in an attractive format. There are color maps and illustrations to accompany the highlights of different time periods. There are sections about languages, rulers, politics, agriculture, inventions, and more. A time chart with specific dates runs along the right hand page. Following the section about the twentieth century is a world time chart. On this chart, the dates run down the left and the names of the continents are across the top. This allows you, at a glance, to compare what was happening around the world. This atlas contains a glossary, index of maps, and general index as further study aids. An outstanding addition to home or class libraries.