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This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future. From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you'll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.

You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.

Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.

Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.

Journey through a mammoth timeline, richly illustrated with over 1,500 photos, maps, and illustrations. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Institution.A beautiful visual reference book with key events of world history, written in an elementary language for budding historians. Take chronological steps through human history, starting long before we even began to write. Learn about significant global events like the rise of different societies, revolutions, invasions, and new discoveries. Meet the most memorable people from the history books. The charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers, and innovative scientists from all around the globe.Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and discover the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps, and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual reference guide provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Follow the timeline from our most distant past, all the way through to recent events that you may still remember happening!The History Of The World, From The Stone Age To The Digital AgeGo beyond American history and explore the world in this modern twist on an old-fashioned history book. It is easier to follow, organized along a timeline with photos of archaeological artifacts, old maps, and exciting pictures. You won't just read about world history. You'll see it too, right from your armchair. Take a step back in time! • 6.5 MYA - 3000 BCE Before History Began • 3000 BCE - 700 BCE Really Ancient History • 700 BCE - 500 CE Much More Civilization • 500 - 1450 The Marvelous Middle Ages • 1450 - 1750 Exploring and Reforming • 1750 - 1850 Time for Change • 1850 - 1945 Empires and World Wars • 1945 - Present Fast Forward

Viaja en el tiempo y descubre las personas y los acontecimientos que han cambiado nuestro mundo.Una gran cronología con extraordinarias ilustraciones que recorre nuestra historia y revive el pasado, desde las primitivas herramientas de sílex hasta la tecnología digital más reciente.¿Sabes por qué los reyes de Francia fueron guillotinados?, ¿por qué Berlín estaba dividida por un muro?, ¿cómo era la vida en un castillomedieval? o ¿por qué unos aviones se estrellaron contra los rascacielos más altos de Nueva York? Encuentra respuestas a estas preguntas y sorpréndete al conocer cómo vivían los niños en otras épocas.Con más de 1,500 fotografías, ilustraciones y mapas, este libro imprescindible es la guía más completa para conocer la historia del mundo siglo a siglo y año a año.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introducing Historia año a año (History Year by Year) - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire or the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn’t talk down to them. DK’s History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they explore:- Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children- Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events.- “Child of the Time” spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II.- “Moment in time” spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history.