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.
Encyclopedia of World History: Prehistoric, Ancient, Medieval, Last 500 Years FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature This encyclopedia of world history is packed with over 400 pages of text and illustrations and it ranges from prehistoric times to the end of the twentieth century. If this general information is sparse for the researcher, then a myriad of other sources are available on the Internet. Usborne's quicklinks speed up the search process and the pictures in the book that are marked with a star can easily be downloaded. Suppose a source is no longer available. Quicklinks automatically updates sites. Does one need to have access to the Internet? Not really, as the book itself is a wealth of information. The book is arranged in chronological order and divided into four historical eras—prehistory, ancient history, medieval times and the last 500 years. Each section highlights significant historical contributions on all continents. Color-coded timelines at the bottom of each page tell the period of time as well as the continent. During medieval times in Europe, Mongols ruled most of Asia while the Mayas and Incas dominated the Americas. Learn about the Boer War, Boxer Rebellion and many revolutions in recent history. The source contains excellent photographs and illustrations. All in all educators and families will find this book to be invaluable. 2000, Usborne, $39.95. Ages All. Reviewer: Laura Hummel
Parent Council Reviews This wonderfully presented and engagingly illustrated children's survey of world history is organized into four sections: prehistoric world, ancient world, medieval world, and the last five-hundred years. Over two hundred topics are presented as two-page spreads, and many note URLs of relevant web resources. Mini-reviews of web resources relating to each of the sections are presented at the front of the section. Many helpful illustrations and tools are included, including timelines, date lists, maps, time charts, a word list, an index, and a companion website with "Quicklinks" for the web resources listed in this book. A great addition to any family library, and a terrific resource for the classroom or homeschool. 2001, EDC Publishing, $39.95. Ages 10 to 12. Reviewer: M. Henebry SOURCE: Parent Council Volume 8
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