ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 2016.
Ilustrovana verzija: Da
Jezik: Engleski
Tematika: Istorija
Autor: Strani

London, Velika Britanija 2016. Tvrd povez, ilustrovano, engleski jezik, format 20×24 cm, 352 strane.
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Travel thousands of years into our past and discover the significant events that shaped the world as we know it.

This book includes short, descriptive explanations of key ideas, themes, and events of world history that are easy to understand. Explore topics such as the founding of Baghdad, the colonization of the Americas, and the inception of Buddhism without complicated jargon.


This book is part of DK’s award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained educational series that uses witty graphics and engaging descriptions to enlighten readers.

Don’t stop at American history, explore the world! This book is full of fun facts from the human story, going as far back as the origins of our species to space exploration today. Discover all things revolution, from the French to the digital, including the rise of the internet.

Enjoy short and sweet biographies of some of the most important thinkers and leaders throughout history, like Martin Luther, Charles Darwin, and Nelson Mandela. You’ll learn who said famous historical quotes, and what they really meant when they said it.

Big Ideas

This is a modern twist on the good old-fashioned encyclopedia, now easier to follow with diagrams, mind maps, and timelines. Step-by-step diagrams will have you reviewing your ideas about history.

Start from the very beginning:

● Human Origins 200,000 years ago – 3500 BGE
● Ancient Civilizations 6000 BGE – 500 CE
● The Medieval World 500 – 1492
● Early Modern Era 1420 – 1795
● Changing Societies 1776 – 1914
● The Modern World 1914 – Present

The Series Simply Explained

With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.

Review
`[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners.` — Examiner.com

`The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly.` — Library Journal

`Accessible guide to the great thinkers.` — School Library Journal

`Clever and engaging.` — Booklist

`Kids are never too young to understand history; it just needs to be presented in the appropriate way. With that in mind, The History Book is a fantastic place to start.` — GeekDad.com