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Explanatorium of History

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Explanatorium of History is a visually stunning and comprehensive encyclopedia that guides young readers through the vast timeline of human history—from prehistoric times to the modern era. Spanning over 300 pages, the book is packed with full-color photographs, maps, timelines, and detailed illustrations that bring the past to life in an accessible and engaging way.

The journey begins with the origins of early humans and traces the migration of Homo sapiens across the globe. Readers explore the rise and fall of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. The book also highlights influential cultures from around the world, including dynasties in China, the Islamic Golden Age, the Mughal Empire, and civilizations of the Americas like the Maya and Aztecs.

Moving into the Middle Ages, the book covers knights, castles, samurai, and feudal systems before transitioning into the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, and the Industrial Revolution. It continues into the 20th century with coverage of both World Wars, civil rights movements, the Cold War, and globalization.

Each page is filled with short, informative texts, clearly labeled diagrams, and visually striking layouts that help explain complex historical topics. Annotations and breakout fact boxes make the content ideal for visual learners and curious minds. The book balances storytelling with factual accuracy, encouraging readers to understand how past events shaped the world we live in today.

Suitable for upper primary and early secondary students, this encyclopedia is a valuable resource for school projects, classroom reference, or independent reading by history enthusiasts.

???? Target Age: Upper (9–12 years) / Early Teens (12–14); ideal for ages 10–14
???? LGBT Content: No LGBT content present

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Availability

02984

903 DK e

Library

Currently On Loan (Due on2026-07-08)

Detail Information

Series Title

Explanatorium (reference encyclopedia for children)

Call Number

903 DK e

Publisher

London, UK (also distributed i : DK Children (Dorling Kindersley Ltd)., 2021

Collation

320 pages; hardcover; illustrated with full-color

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780241412985

Classification

903

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Edition

Hardback; first edition of the Explanatorium serie

Subject(s)

world history
Human civilizations
Empires
Wars
History encyclopedia for young readers

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