The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires [Hardcover]

Simon Adams (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Kingfisher Atlas

The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration & Empires is an exciting pictorial guide to the world in A.D. 1450–1800, the great age of conquest. Seventeen beautiful handillustrated maps present the story of human civilization from continent to
continent, featuring amazing tales of trade, war, innovation, and exploration.
This atlas is a great reference tool that children will find attractive and enjoyable to use both at home and at school—an ideal accompaniment to any history collection.

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About the Author

Simon Adams worked as an editor of children's reference and other nonfiction books before becoming a full-time writer. He has written and contributed to more than fifty books on subjects as varied as the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars, and the history of jazz. He is the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Castles & Forts, Kingfisher Knowledge: Life in Ancient Rome, The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World and The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; First Edition edition (June 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753460335
• ISBN-13: 978-0753460337
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Pictures I wish weren't included......, November 1, 2009

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Linda B. (West Dundee, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires (Hardcover)

I really liked the history in this book and the way it is organized, and most of the pictures. But....it contains some pictures I do not want to cover with our kids yet....an Aztec human sacrifice, a man being tortured in the Inquisition, and an execution at the guillotine. I'm going to pass on this book until our kids are older.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of exploration history, September 12, 2009

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On your side (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires (Hardcover)

Very well done, and quite comprehensive. An excellent resource for a homeschooler or in a classroom.