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"One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition."-- Provided by publisher....
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"On This Day is a history book with a difference. From January 1st to December 31st you will travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year. From a close encounter with Halley's Comet on April 1, 374, to the introduction of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, on February 21, 1996, there is something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other day-by-day history...
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"Timelines of Extraordinary Lives focuses on the incredible biographies of a myriad of movers and shakers across millennia. Children will be fascinated by the lives of a diverse array of kings and queens, humanitarians, scientists, inventors, explorers, activists, writers, artists, and more, from across the globe"-- Provided by publisher.
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From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than...
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History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts–from early civilization up to the 21st century all...
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Presents a colorfully illustrated timeline of world history from prehistory four million years ago to 2021. Highlights key historical events, notable persons, new inventions, and cultural developments. Includes quotes, color photographs and illustrations, and sidebars.
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This book accomplishes no small feat; it offers an illustrated overview of the history of the world. With colorful, striking illustrations, the content covers the ancient world, the great civilizations, the medieval world, and the modern world including the hallmarks of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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This title runs a continuous timeline, century by century, identifying the wars fought from generation to ensuing generation. Besides hundreds of absorbing images, the book includes detailed maps with annotations, biographies of kings and generals, and information on the evolution of weapons and their applications.