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The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History Hardcover – January, 2001

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  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Grade Level: 3 and up
  • Series: World History
  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd (January 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0746041683
  • ISBN-13: 978-0746041680
  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 10.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsAdds the benefits of the Internet to a traditional book!!!
By A Customer on August 7, 2001
Format: Hardcover
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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBest Available Home School History Book
By W. Bradley on July 24, 2009
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We are Christian parents homeschooling our two girls using a trivium-based curriculum of our own design. If we had to limit ourselves to one history book it would be the Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History (Hardcover).

We also use Parragon and Kingfisher World History books, Usborne Atlas of World History, Usborne History Dates, and the Mystery of History. I also use Cracking the AP World History Exam (by Princeton Review) as an aid in linking key history concepts when putting our history lessons together.

Because we are using the Well-Trained Mind to guide our homeschooling I have looked at Story of the World several times but can't bring myself to like it. I feel it (and Mystery of History) are inadequate for use as a history spine, although we occasionally use Mystery of History as a supplement. One reason Mystery of History is inadequate is that it's 50/50 religious/secular history, crowding out to much world history in the process. We do our Bible study in addition to history rather than trying to kill two birds with one stone.

The Parragon book is similar to the Usborne book and, though not as complete, it provides a very good complement. The Kingfisher was intended to be our primary history book for grades 5-8. It is more detailed and requires a higher reading level but overall doesn't flow nearly as well as the Usborne World History. I expect to lean primarily on the Usborne EWH again in grades 5-8 while still using the Kingfisher as a supplement. We'll just use it more often than in grades 1-4.

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History has great maps, great graphics, and well-written text. The sections are complete and it does a decent job of connecting the dots from one civilization to the next.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsReligion aside, this is a useful tool and a great resource
By Laura Smith on March 30, 2010
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To touch on other comments: there is some religion. There are a few links that don't work anymore. Yes, you can find some of the links yourself. The type is NOT too small.

We used this book AND the kingfisher book for 6 months within our studies of ancient history at a 3rd grade level. Our family of 5 unanimously agreed that this usborn book is far superior to the kingfisher book.

There is a timeline on the bottom of every page for the spatial learner to see where they are within the context of time. The pages are illustrated nicely and appropriately. Items are labeled for the compulsive reader. The index is comprehensive. The breadth of information is appropriate for kids, under the heading of "put it before them and let them feast." If there is something your child wants to know more about it, for all means, look it up online or in other resource books. Many of the links provided will yield endless hours of additional information (and while you can look them up yourself with a search engine, I have three kids and am not interested in searching through pages of links, and I found it very helpful to have a ready-to-go link handy).

The comments about religion vs evolution are interesting... I personally don't think it is possible to provide a comprehensive overview of history without some sort of slant. We are a Christian family who also believes in science and evolution, and I am competent and smart enough to use the information in these books as a tool with my kids to teach them about what OUR beliefs are. People who are blaming the information in this book are perhaps expecting this book to parent their kids for them.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsSuperb, An excellent, Concice History
By apoem TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on July 21, 2006
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is great. We use it as part of our homeschooling ...

This book is great. We use it as part of our homeschooling history program (History Odyssey). We all love this book. Read more

Published 4 months ago by N.Reed
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We love this book! I had to buy a copy so I would stop borrowing my mom's. It's a homeschooling staple in our house. We use it all the time.

Published 5 months ago by Audrey Simmons
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Purchased this book for homeschooling as a reference. Pretty good pictures and reference materials included and easy to maneuver through.

Published 5 months ago by C - Mama Likes To Read Book Blog
5.0 out of 5 starsA great addition to our homeschool curriculum

A great addition to our homeschool curriculum. Heavy on the Evolutionary world view but at least offers it as a perspective.

Published 6 months ago by Ricardo
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the best history book that i have seen in a long ...

This is the best history book that i have seen in a long time. There is so much information packed into this one book, and that's not all they also have great illustrated pictures... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsI love it. great condition

I have been looking for this book everywhere . I love it. great condition.

Published 12 months ago by leila Hashimoto-kalthoum
4.0 out of 5 starsGood Basic World History Text

As a Home Learning family, we have enjoyed this book very much: great illustrations and short descriptions. Read more

Published 22 months ago by G. O. Kraybill
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat supplemental book for CM education!

We use the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling. This book was on one of the booklists. My 7 year old loves looking at all of the detailed pictures. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Amy K. Clifton
4.0 out of 5 starsa better reference book

I have many reference books on my shelves and this one gets used more than many of the others. If you can't get a world book encyclopedia set, then this is a good one. Read more

Published on December 13, 2013 by Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Resource and Pictures

I homeschool my two children, ages 12 and 7, and this book has been an excellent resource. I have used it coupled with Story of the World and sometimes History Odyssey by Pandia... Read more

Published on July 25, 2013 by vamommy

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