this is the best book, 22 Jul 2003
This book has the best internet links to other sites. It has good illistrations. The thing i like about it is that is has alot of info on the page.

Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History, 13 Mar 2003
I'm a primary English teacher in Spain that teaches content in english and usually have great dificulty to find suitable matrials for my classes. I'm currently developing with my 10-11 year old pupils a unit on History and I've found this book very useful because of the information and, mainly, because the way that the information is arranged and presented to the kids.

A great way to learn World History!, 18 Aug 2001
Would you like to see your name in hieroglyphics or cuneiform? Would you like to listen to dozens of famous speeches from throughout the 20th century? How about going on a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? If you have Internet access, you can do this and more with a copy of this book.Web sites to enhance each period of history are listed in the book and can be accessed through the publisher's web site. These are HIGHLY REPUTABLE sites from universities, museums and other instititutions throughout the world. The book is divided into 4 sections: Prehistoric World, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 Years. Even without internet access, the book stands on it's own as a thorough reference of history from the Big Bang to the New Millenium. As with all Usborne books, there are fascinating illustrations and photographs to complement the text.

this is the best book, 22 Jul 2003
This book has the best internet links to other sites. It has good illistrations. The thing i like about it is that is has alot of info on the page.

Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History, 13 Mar 2003
I'm a primary English teacher in Spain that teaches content in english and usually have great dificulty to find suitable matrials for my classes. I'm currently developing with my 10-11 year old pupils a unit on History and I've found this book very useful because of the information and, mainly, because the way that the information is arranged and presented to the kids.

A great way to learn World History!, 18 Aug 2001
Would you like to see your name in hieroglyphics or cuneiform? Would you like to listen to dozens of famous speeches from throughout the 20th century? How about going on a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? If you have Internet access, you can do this and more with a copy of this book.Web sites to enhance each period of history are listed in the book and can be accessed through the publisher's web site. These are HIGHLY REPUTABLE sites from universities, museums and other instititutions throughout the world. The book is divided into 4 sections: Prehistoric World, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 Years. Even without internet access, the book stands on it's own as a thorough reference of history from the Big Bang to the New Millenium. As with all Usborne books, there are fascinating illustrations and photographs to complement the text.

A child's book with an adult view, 29 Nov 2008
This carefully worded book was written as a child's introduction to world history. The chapters are short, reflective, interesting and lack any polemical element. There is a certain feel of Watch With Mother, but at least in this case my mother would have enjoyed it compared to Rag, Tag & Bobtail. With plenty of chapters there is more than enough here for any child, and a few intelligent adults.

A delight, 28 Nov 2008
What a lovely book - the sort I wish I had when I was a child. It tells the whole history of the world in a simple but very interesting way for children. However it is a great book for adults too and fills in all those gaps in our history knowlege. A really lovely present for Christmas for any child over about 8 years.

Perfect present for today's "children", 28 Nov 2008
Now that the state has decided not to teach "Real" history in schools any more (just suitable politically correct selections), this book fills the gap. A delightful read - almost a romp through time. And not just for "children" - my copy is a present for a 25+ year old daughter, who (although doing A level History) claims not to know anything about the broad sweep of history through the ages, merely some details about some Italian revolution (or something).

Highly recommended for all adults who can't remember what happened when...

A beautiful gift for an intelligent child (or a curious adult), 27 Nov 2008
I was completely bewitched by this book and would recommend it for any intelligent and curious child for Christmas, or for any adult who feels that history has passed them by and they'd like a witty yet full introduction to the past. This is a charming, well-written book which never patronises it's readership and is humane. It deals with the hard parts of history with a sensitivity. I can highly recommend it.

A sound read for children with an interest in history, 26 Nov 2008
To produce a history of the world in a single volume, and one for children at that, is no small ambition. My Gombrich tackled it (in German) as a young man between the two World Wars, and this present volume is a revision he undertook toward the end of his long life.

To make a photograph of a scene means reducing a large and highly detailed reality to a two-dimensional miniature, and every lens introduces its own particular distortions. Nonetheless, many photographs can of themselves be highly satisfying. What of the image produced through the lens of Mr Gombrich? Issue could doubtless be taken over dates less than certain, choice of details, items left out, or other perceived distortions. Nonetheless, the book comprises a usable and satisfying image.

Written for young readers, the style is direct and personable, verging towards friendliness, though never avuncular. But it's a solid read and calls for some real interest in the sweep of history on the part of its young readers.

The little woodcut-style images are a charming and visually strong adornment.

this is the best book, 22 Jul 2003
This book has the best internet links to other sites. It has good illistrations. The thing i like about it is that is has alot of info on the page.

Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History, 13 Mar 2003
I'm a primary English teacher in Spain that teaches content in english and usually have great dificulty to find suitable matrials for my classes. I'm currently developing with my 10-11 year old pupils a unit on History and I've found this book very useful because of the information and, mainly, because the way that the information is arranged and presented to the kids.

A great way to learn World History!, 18 Aug 2001
Would you like to see your name in hieroglyphics or cuneiform? Would you like to listen to dozens of famous speeches from throughout the 20th century? How about going on a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? If you have Internet access, you can do this and more with a copy of this book.Web sites to enhance each period of history are listed in the book and can be accessed through the publisher's web site. These are HIGHLY REPUTABLE sites from universities, museums and other instititutions throughout the world. The book is divided into 4 sections: Prehistoric World, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 Years. Even without internet access, the book stands on it's own as a thorough reference of history from the Big Bang to the New Millenium. As with all Usborne books, there are fascinating illustrations and photographs to complement the text.

A child's book with an adult view, 29 Nov 2008
This carefully worded book was written as a child's introduction to world history. The chapters are short, reflective, interesting and lack any polemical element. There is a certain feel of Watch With Mother, but at least in this case my mother would have enjoyed it compared to Rag, Tag & Bobtail. With plenty of chapters there is more than enough here for any child, and a few intelligent adults.

A delight, 28 Nov 2008
What a lovely book - the sort I wish I had when I was a child. It tells the whole history of the world in a simple but very interesting way for children. However it is a great book for adults too and fills in all those gaps in our history knowlege. A really lovely present for Christmas for any child over about 8 years.

Perfect present for today's "children", 28 Nov 2008
Now that the state has decided not to teach "Real" history in schools any more (just suitable politically correct selections), this book fills the gap. A delightful read - almost a romp through time. And not just for "children" - my copy is a present for a 25+ year old daughter, who (although doing A level History) claims not to know anything about the broad sweep of history through the ages, merely some details about some Italian revolution (or something).

Highly recommended for all adults who can't remember what happened when...

A beautiful gift for an intelligent child (or a curious adult), 27 Nov 2008
I was completely bewitched by this book and would recommend it for any intelligent and curious child for Christmas, or for any adult who feels that history has passed them by and they'd like a witty yet full introduction to the past. This is a charming, well-written book which never patronises it's readership and is humane. It deals with the hard parts of history with a sensitivity. I can highly recommend it.

A sound read for children with an interest in history, 26 Nov 2008
To produce a history of the world in a single volume, and one for children at that, is no small ambition. My Gombrich tackled it (in German) as a young man between the two World Wars, and this present volume is a revision he undertook toward the end of his long life.

To make a photograph of a scene means reducing a large and highly detailed reality to a two-dimensional miniature, and every lens introduces its own particular distortions. Nonetheless, many photographs can of themselves be highly satisfying. What of the image produced through the lens of Mr Gombrich? Issue could doubtless be taken over dates less than certain, choice of details, items left out, or other perceived distortions. Nonetheless, the book comprises a usable and satisfying image.

Written for young readers, the style is direct and personable, verging towards friendliness, though never avuncular. But it's a solid read and calls for some real interest in the sweep of history on the part of its young readers.

The little woodcut-style images are a charming and visually strong adornment.

All Children should have this book!, 12 Nov 2007
This is a fantastic book! I bought it for my son 2 years ago and it has proved invaluable for school projects, extra information etc. I have certainly improved my knowledge of British History reading it! All KS2 children should have one!

this is the best book, 22 Jul 2003
This book has the best internet links to other sites. It has good illistrations. The thing i like about it is that is has alot of info on the page.

Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History, 13 Mar 2003
I'm a primary English teacher in Spain that teaches content in english and usually have great dificulty to find suitable matrials for my classes. I'm currently developing with my 10-11 year old pupils a unit on History and I've found this book very useful because of the information and, mainly, because the way that the information is arranged and presented to the kids.

A great way to learn World History!, 18 Aug 2001
Would you like to see your name in hieroglyphics or cuneiform? Would you like to listen to dozens of famous speeches from throughout the 20th century? How about going on a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? If you have Internet access, you can do this and more with a copy of this book.Web sites to enhance each period of history are listed in the book and can be accessed through the publisher's web site. These are HIGHLY REPUTABLE sites from universities, museums and other instititutions throughout the world. The book is divided into 4 sections: Prehistoric World, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 Years. Even without internet access, the book stands on it's own as a thorough reference of history from the Big Bang to the New Millenium. As with all Usborne books, there are fascinating illustrations and photographs to complement the text.

A child's book with an adult view, 29 Nov 2008
This carefully worded book was written as a child's introduction to world history. The chapters are short, reflective, interesting and lack any polemical element. There is a certain feel of Watch With Mother, but at least in this case my mother would have enjoyed it compared to Rag, Tag & Bobtail. With plenty of chapters there is more than enough here for any child, and a few intelligent adults.

A delight, 28 Nov 2008
What a lovely book - the sort I wish I had when I was a child. It tells the whole history of the world in a simple but very interesting way for children. However it is a great book for adults too and fills in all those gaps in our history knowlege. A really lovely present for Christmas for any child over about 8 years.

Perfect present for today's "children", 28 Nov 2008
Now that the state has decided not to teach "Real" history in schools any more (just suitable politically correct selections), this book fills the gap. A delightful read - almost a romp through time. And not just for "children" - my copy is a present for a 25+ year old daughter, who (although doing A level History) claims not to know anything about the broad sweep of history through the ages, merely some details about some Italian revolution (or something).

Highly recommended for all adults who can't remember what happened when...

A beautiful gift for an intelligent child (or a curious adult), 27 Nov 2008
I was completely bewitched by this book and would recommend it for any intelligent and curious child for Christmas, or for any adult who feels that history has passed them by and they'd like a witty yet full introduction to the past. This is a charming, well-written book which never patronises it's readership and is humane. It deals with the hard parts of history with a sensitivity. I can highly recommend it.

A sound read for children with an interest in history, 26 Nov 2008
To produce a history of the world in a single volume, and one for children at that, is no small ambition. My Gombrich tackled it (in German) as a young man between the two World Wars, and this present volume is a revision he undertook toward the end of his long life.

To make a photograph of a scene means reducing a large and highly detailed reality to a two-dimensional miniature, and every lens introduces its own particular distortions. Nonetheless, many photographs can of themselves be highly satisfying. What of the image produced through the lens of Mr Gombrich? Issue could doubtless be taken over dates less than certain, choice of details, items left out, or other perceived distortions. Nonetheless, the book comprises a usable and satisfying image.

Written for young readers, the style is direct and personable, verging towards friendliness, though never avuncular. But it's a solid read and calls for some real interest in the sweep of history on the part of its young readers.

The little woodcut-style images are a charming and visually strong adornment.

All Children should have this book!, 12 Nov 2007
This is a fantastic book! I bought it for my son 2 years ago and it has proved invaluable for school projects, extra information etc. I have certainly improved my knowledge of British History reading it! All KS2 children should have one!

'The `Oxford Children's A-Z of Geography` is part of a series of large-format, illustrated subject reference books., 28 Feb 2007
`The `Oxford Children's A-Z of Geography` is part of a series of large-format, illustrated subject reference books for children of eight years+.
Over 300 alphabetical entries are clearly explained, with special features on key topics of:-

Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Antarctica

finishing the book.

Do you know
when a wind becomes a gale?
how a fossil is formed?
what an ecosystem is?

Open up this book and discover our environment on planet Earth!'

64 glossy, high quality pages with full colour illustrations throughout, designed to take the strain out of Geography!

Each entry has a blue, lower case title and just enough information, e.gs.:-

spit
A spit is a low line of sand or shingle which runs from the land out across a bay into the sea. Spits are caused by longshore drift.
Other geographical words which are referenced, ie `longshore drift`, in this case, are highlighted in a bold font and also appear, defined, in the book.

atoll
An atoll is a ring shaped island made of coral. Many atolls have palm trees and sandy beaches. There are thousands of atolls in the Pacific Ocean.'

Very useful reference book.

this is the best book, 22 Jul 2003
This book has the best internet links to other sites. It has good illistrations. The thing i like about it is that is has alot of info on the page.

Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History, 13 Mar 2003
I'm a primary English teacher in Spain that teaches content in english and usually have great dificulty to find suitable matrials for my classes. I'm currently developing with my 10-11 year old pupils a unit on History and I've found this book very useful because of the information and, mainly, because the way that the information is arranged and presented to the kids.

A great way to learn World History!, 18 Aug 2001
Would you like to see your name in hieroglyphics or cuneiform? Would you like to listen to dozens of famous speeches from throughout the 20th century? How about going on a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? If you have Internet access, you can do this and more with a copy of this book.Web sites to enhance each period of history are listed in the book and can be accessed through the publisher's web site. These are HIGHLY REPUTABLE sites from universities, museums and other instititutions throughout the world. The book is divided into 4 sections: Prehistoric World, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the Last 500 Years. Even without internet access, the book stands on it's own as a thorough reference of history from the Big Bang to the New Millenium. As with all Usborne books, there are fascinating illustrations and photographs to complement the text.

A child's book with an adult view, 29 Nov 2008
This carefully worded book was written as a child's introduction to world history. The chapters are short, reflective, interesting and lack any polemical element. There is a certain feel of Watch With Mother, but at least in this case my mother would have enjoyed it compared to Rag, Tag & Bobtail. With plenty of chapters there is more than enough here for any child, and a few intelligent adults.

A delight, 28 Nov 2008
What a lovely book - the sort I wish I had when I was a child. It tells the whole history of the world in a simple but very interesting way for children. However it is a great book for adults too and fills in all those gaps in our history knowlege. A really lovely present for Christmas for any child over about 8 years.

Perfect present for today's "children", 28 Nov 2008
Now that the state has decided not to teach "Real" history in schools any more (just suitable politically correct selections), this book fills the gap. A delightful read - almost a romp through time. And not just for "children" - my copy is a present for a 25+ year old daughter, who (although doing A level History) claims not to know anything about the broad sweep of history through the ages, merely some details about some Italian revolution (or something).

Highly recommended for all adults who can't remember what happened when...

A beautiful gift for an intelligent child (or a curious adult), 27 Nov 2008
I was completely bewitched by this book and would recommend it for any intelligent and curious child for Christmas, or for any adult who feels that history has passed them by and they'd like a witty yet full introduction to the past. This is a charming, well-written book which never patronises it's readership and is humane. It deals with the hard parts of history with a sensitivity. I can highly recommend it.

A sound read for children with an interest in history, 26 Nov 2008
To produce a history of the world in a single volume, and one for children at that, is no small ambition. My Gombrich tackled it (in German) as a young man between the two World Wars, and this present volume is a revision he undertook toward the end of his long life.

To make a photograph of a scene means reducing a large and highly detailed reality to a two-dimensional miniature, and every lens introduces its own particular distortions. Nonetheless, many photographs can of themselves be highly satisfying. What of the image produced through the lens of Mr Gombrich? Issue could doubtless be taken over dates less than certain, choice of details, items left out, or other perceived distortions. Nonetheless, the book comprises a usable and satisfying image.

Written for young readers, the style is direct and personable, verging towards friendliness, though never avuncular. But it's a solid read and calls for some real interest in the sweep of history on the part of its young readers.

The little woodcut-style images are a charming and visually strong adornment.

All Children should have this book!, 12 Nov 2007
This is a fantastic book! I bought it for my son 2 years ago and it has proved invaluable for school projects, extra information etc. I have certainly improved my knowledge of British History reading it! All KS2 children should have one!

'The `Oxford Children's A-Z of Geography` is part of a series of large-format, illustrated subject reference books., 28 Feb 2007
`The `Oxford Children's A-Z of Geography` is part of a series of large-format, illustrated subject reference books for children of eight years+.
Over 300 alphabetical entries are clearly explained, with special features on key topics of:-

Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Antarctica

finishing the book.

Do you know
when a wind becomes a gale?
how a fossil is formed?
what an ecosystem is?

Open up this book and discover our environment on planet Earth!'

64 glossy, high quality pages with full colour illustrations throughout, designed to take the strain out of Geography!

Each entry has a blue, lower case title and just enough information, e.gs.:-

spit
A spit is a low line of sand or shingle which runs from the land out across a bay into the sea. Spits are caused by longshore drift.
Other geographical words which are referenced, ie `longshore drift`, in this case, are highlighted in a bold font and also appear, defined, in the book.

atoll
An atoll is a ring shaped island made of coral. Many atolls have palm trees and sandy beaches. There are thousands of atolls in the Pacific Ocean.'

Very useful reference book.




Excellent start for your children to learn world history, 08 Mar 2002
I came across this book whilst helping in my sons school, I was instantly absorbed by the pictures and easy to understand text. It brings across world history in easy to follow steps and very much written in 'laymans-terms'. I would recommend this book for every child taking their first steps in learning World History.