The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History (Hardcover)

by Jane Bingham (Author), Fiona Chandler (Author), Sam Taplin (Author), Jane Chisholm (Author), Giacinto Gaudenzi (Illustrator), Ian Jackson (Illustrator), Jeremy Gower (Illustrator), N. J. Hewetson (Illustrator), Lorenzo Cecchi (Illustrator), Justine Torode (Illustrator), David Cuzik (Illustrator), Gary Bines (Illustrator), David Wright (Illustrator)

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Product Description
Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering events from the Big Bang to the dawn of the 21st century.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746041683
• ISBN-13: 978-0746041680
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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197 of 200 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adds the benefits of the Internet to a traditional book!!!, August 7, 2001

By A Customer

This book is a comprehensive survey of history from the creation of the Earth to the begining of the Millenium.It is divided into 4 sections:Pre-History, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 years. It is a very visual book, with lots of photographs and illustrations to complement the concise text...But what makes it an INCREDIBLE resource is that it is internet-linked. There are hundreds of websites listed in the book that expand on the information presented. The research team at Usborne books has come up with age-appropriate websites from extremely reputable universities, museums, and institutions throughout the world to complement what is in their encylopedia. Let me give a few examples. For Ancient History there is a link to the University of Pennsylvania where a person can print out his/her name in hierglyphics. For modern day, there is a fabulous site at the BBC where you can read about the rise of Hilter and take a quiz afterwards. There is another site where you can listen to famous speeches throughout the ages. IT IS SO INCREDIBLE. And the best part is you can access all the listed sites through Usborne's website. The publisher's site will keep the links up to date if addresses change. This is a terrific resource for any student.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, An excellent, Concice History, July 21, 2006

By	apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is an excellent introduction to history. This is a must for homeschoolers, particularly those of a young age.

There are pictures and drawings and photographs that illustrate intersting points in history. There is basic information about how the archeologists have surmised what they know.

The children and I have found it fascinating.

It does once in a while touch on subjects that we discuss or skip over. It is so mild it is difficult to think of an example up front. However, the books is well worth the money and I would buy it again.

It is educational, interesting, clearly written and concise yet it is not boring.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The binding is almost gone!, September 29, 2005

By	Jill - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History (Library Binding)

I bought this book for my kids 5 years ago, they are now 9 & 11 yrs old. They have used it so much the binding is almost worn off. The best thing about this book is how it lets the kids get as in-depth with a subject as they want. They can just glance over it without being overwhelemed or delve into a subject for weeks without running out of information. Great buy! It is one of 2 books I bought at the time that the kids still use, the other one was Usborne's Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History.