A child's history of the world [Hardcover]

V. M Hillyer (Author)

Book Description

Unabridged audiobook in MP3 format.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Spencer Press; Revised edition (1951)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0007FHE4I
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,704,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great look for beginning students of history!, August 6, 2007

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Ethan S. Worthan (West Jordan, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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I am a third grade teacher, and my school added this book to the curriculum this year. I found it to be a great book not only for the young student, but also for those who want a glimpse into the history of the world. The author tells the stories in an enchanting way, and asks questions to get the reader to think about the events. My students loved this book so much that many didn't want to give it up at the end of the year. This is a must have for any parent who wants to teach their children to love history.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Classic, September 11, 2009

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Austen Fan (Sturgis, MI) - See all my reviews

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Just FYI for those looking at using this book for homeschooling purposes - it says is written for a 9 year-old's perspective and understanding. I would say 7-8 years actually. Simplistic information, but covers a good, broad view of world history.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars history for Children, May 21, 2008

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Terri J. Rice "ricepaper" (WA United States) - See all my reviews
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V. M. Hillyer is SO readable. My children continue to love reading his books. We have his geography, his art, and history of the world and we love his style of writing. OK, the first four chapters of this book are arcane... "men once lived in caves... drinking blood instead of milk, eating raw meat... and then (ta da!) fire was discovered... Pretty sorry stuff and yet it is a great opportunity to tell my children that even very intelligent, likeable people believe this stuff. But he does improve,

By chapter five things turn around and we get good old Hillyer able to tell the story of the world at a level that totally appeals to the elementary school student and leaves them with a plethora of knowledge.

My children beg to read their history lesson in this book. I get a great overview to boot!