Visual Timelines: World History: From the Stone Age to 21st Century

This book is a time machine! It will take curious young readers on a thrilling ride through the history of humanity, from the invention of the wheel to the information revolution-a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people, and unexpected revelations. Packed with beautiful illustrations, this visual guide sets out information chronologically, in a concise and clear manner. This is a great way for readers to discover the history of humanity, or to reinforce their understanding by putting facts in context and developing a sense of chronology and perspective.• Why we stopped hunting, and became farmers• The origins of money• The emergence of cities• The rise and fall of empires• The industrial revolution• How modern technology has reshaped the planet in humans' image An illuminating read for young people aged 8+. Written by award-winning author Anne Rooney, this highly-visual, full-color hardback takes a thrilling ride through world history using fact-filled, illustrated timelines throughout. From the invention of the wheel to the information age, young readers can discover how the world have changed since our early ancestors, in this innovative, beautifully illustrated guide. Packed with annotated timelines, it maps out the chronology of each era and picks out major events and personalities in a concise and clear manner. This approach helps readers to put facts in context and develop a sense of history with a global perspective. • The Stone Age and early humans • Ancient Egypt • The Roman Empire • Black Death • The industrial revolution • The world at war • The space race • The information age An illuminating read for young people aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Visual Timelines series introduces children to the history of human and scientific development, using engaging, richly illustrated timelines to pick out major events and put them in context. Amazing facts and illustrations bring our history to life in an exciting, engaging way.Ignites children's curiosity and encourages them to discover more about the history of human civilization. 25,000 words approx