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First encyclopedia of history

Name: First encyclopedia of history
ISBN: 9781409522430

By Fiona Chandler

How did ordinary people, mighty rulers and surprising inventions transform our world?

informative · lively · illustrated · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is First encyclopedia of history about?

Travel through time in this lively introduction to world history. Discover dinosaurs, the first people and ancient cities, then meet Egyptian pharaohs, Celtic warriors, Vikings, Aztecs and Inca rulers. Explore castles, villages, Tudor England, Ming China, Victorian Britain and the events that shaped the modern world. Clear explanations, photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations help young readers understand how people lived, worked and changed the world from prehistoric times to today.

About the author

Fiona Chandler is a talented writer who has created many wonderful books for children, including the popular 'Usborne Illustrated Dictionary' and other exciting non-fiction titles. She loves making learning fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover amazing facts about our world through her clear and interesting writing.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2011

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