History of the World in 1,000 Objects

by DK Publishing

Hardcover, 2014

Library's review

This informational text spans human civilization from the rise of hunter-gatherers to modern times. Color photographs, descriptive passages, and detailed timelines cover such diverse topics as art, religion, technology, and warfare across multiple societies. Timeline, Index.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Science-Technology-Society, Reference, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)Reading Level-High (9-12), Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-High (9-12)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

DK (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 480 pages

Description

Offers an illustrated look at one thousand artifacts of human creation through history, from stone age tools to tablet computers, as well as an extensive timeline featuring key events in world history.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2015)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2014

Pages

480

Physical description

480 p.; 12.08 inches

ISBN

9781465422897

UPC

790778022891

DDC/MDS

909

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