From ancient history to modern times journey through the past with this picture-packed
encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book this collection of treasures from the past
brings history to life from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore
galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations bygone eras and breakthrough
moments to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. With more than 1
000 extraordinary images of items big and small kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages
of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and
learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us! Celebrate your child's curiosity as
they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams drawings and illustrations on every page. -
Chapter introductions give context to each historical era. - Picture galleries showcase
collections of historical objects from around the world. - Explores the major cultures and
civilizations of each era and common historical themes such as warfare and trade. Marvel at
the jewellery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that travelled along the Silk
Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the
Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia featuring at-a-glance panels
that provide a quick reference to all the stats making it an ideal combination of colourful
diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12
yet can be enjoyed by the entire family making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a
beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world
one picture at a time! If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not
complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series avid readers
can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars Trains Ships and Planes journey across the globe with
Countries Cultures People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaurs Book.
