World History Dates (Illustrated World History) [Paperback]

Jane Chisholm (Author)

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Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Illustrated World History

Illustrated in colour with maps and diagrams , the Usborne Book of World History Dates covers all the mos t important dates in world history from 9000 B.C. to the pre sent day. '

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Gr 4-8-By combining a fairly dry, annals-style time-line format with brief topical essays, Chisholm has created a volume likely to be as useful for teachers introducing a time period or geographic area as it is for student reports. The double-page chronologies are broken into columns for each geographic area included within a specific range of dates-for example, "The Ancient World, 1000-501 BC" features Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Students can move from column to column to learn that in about 700 BC, the Scythians spread from Central Asia to Eastern Europe; the Lydians developed coins; cattle and sheep were domesticated in West Africa; and Monte Alb n, sacred city of the Olmecs, was founded in Mexico. In "The Dark Ages, 700-899," the columns shift to Southern and Western Europe; Northern and Eastern Europe; Africa and the Middle East; the Far East; and the Americas. The short essays, generally also contained on double-page spreads, include such topics as the Vikings, the British in India, ancient Egypt, the scramble for Africa, and the Cold War. Small, colorful drawings, photos, and maps appear throughout. While the book makes no attempt to provide an in-depth look at any of its topics, a remarkable amount of information is surveyed and is made more accessible by a detailed index. On the other hand, the appendix, "Monarchs and political leaders," is limited to the various components of the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.-Coop Renner, Coldwell Elementary-Intermediate School, El Paso, TX

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing; 2 Revised edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746023189
• ISBN-13: 978-0746023181
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #921,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference tool!, August 28, 2010

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This review is from: World History Dates (Illustrated World History) (Paperback)

Excellent for children or adults to identify what was going on in the world at any point in history. The pictures and brief descriptions are informative and eyecatching!