The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (Kingfisher Encyclopedias)
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753468751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Exelent pictures, questionable content Helen S. I am not a big specialist in world history, but I know well my own (Russian) history. I was surprised with the content selection for the encyclopedia. Not the best choice and always something about terrible Russian winter. "And then Napoleon came but could not stand the Russian winter" Or "Then Hitler came but could no. "We love Kingfisher!" according to jennifergray0We love Kingfisher! jennifergray04 As a homeschool parent, I'm always on the hunt for new books that my kids will willing sit-down and read. This Kingfisher history book meets that needmy kids BEG to read this book and to do copy work out of it. It has wonderful illustrations and the text is written at just the right level for their needs. We find the K. . As a homeschool parent, I'm always on the hunt for new books that my kids will willing sit-down and read. This Kingfisher history book meets that needmy kids BEG to read this book and to do copy work out of it. It has wonderful illustrations and the text is written at just the right level for their needs. We find the K. Great History Resource. This is a supplememt to our homeschool history class. It has great information and very colorful and interesting pictures. The only drawback is that the drawn portraits tend to all look alike and not quite as accurate as they should be. Otherwise, great for all ages, but some may need help with the reading depending on
Each section concludes with a deeper look at the arts, architecture, and science and technology of the time. Each chapter features a box listing key dates and pages are capped by a time line that will keep readers in tune with the progress of change. No redistribution permitted. . The material covers from the ancient world to today and includes snippets on the success of Alexander the Great, the Viking longships design that was created to ward off evil, Florence Nightingale's response to serving in the Crimean War, the birth of the United States, the Cold War, and space exploration. With an engaging writing style and colorful and i
No more hunting and pecking all over the internet for incomplete or un-vetted information. With 3,500 indexed references and more than 2,000 full-color illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it!History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by the editors at Kingfi