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Looking back and learning about the ancient times can get boring. Dates, people, facts and events can get overwhelming especially to young children. But historical facts are important in shaping the future. That is why we took the initiative of creating powerful learning materials that are able to attract and keep learners' attention. Take a look at this book today!
2) Traditions of West African Civilization History of West Africa Grade 6 Children's Ancient History
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In this book, you will read about the West African empires of Ghana and Mali. You will read about how and why their traditions were closely linked to gold. Up until the 1350 AD, West Africa was supplying the two-thirds of the world's gold. This means that West Africa was a wealthy civilization that used gold for wealth and trading purposes.
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Are you fascinated by the Aztec Empire?
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people and events that shaped this ancient civilization? Now, you can!
With this comprehensive book, you'll explore the Aztec culture and its lasting impact on the world. From their iconic cities to their religious beliefs and customs, you'll gain an insightful look into the Aztecs. We'll take a closer look at their incredible advancements in architecture, astronomy,...
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Tundra Books
Pub. Date
c2011
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188 p. : col. ill., maps, ports. ; 26 cm.
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Traces human civilization from early bands of hunter-gatherers to the multicultural world cities of the present, covering the development of agriculture, empires, law, and the major religions, the rise of Europe, colonies, and industrialization.
5) Heroes of history: a brief history of civilization from ancient times to the dawn of the modern age
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2001
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348 p. ; 25 cm.
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Random House
Pub. Date
c2010
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xvii, 230 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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The author of The Journey of Man examines our cultural inheritance in order to find the turning point that led us to the path we are on today, one he believes we must veer from in order to survive.
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Atria Books
Pub. Date
2014.
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ix, 324 pages ; 24 cm
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"Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of the world's most famous joke. In [this book], science writer Andrew Lawler takes us on an adventure from prehistory to the modern era with a fascinating account...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2008
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x, 416 p. ; 22 cm.
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An account of human civilization, presented in the series' trademark irreverent style, features twelve accessible chapters that cover such topics as the Dark Ages, terrorism, and the unlikely namesake of the literary character Babar.
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Basic Books
Pub. Date
c2010
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x, 436 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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"Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In 'Ideas that Matter,' renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and...
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
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vii, 491 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
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History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day--including the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis and the latest space exploration-- this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion...
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Sirius
Pub. Date
2022.
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color portraits ; 22 x 25 cm
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A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, providing you with all the concepts you need to know to understand the fundamental issues. Filled with helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading, and easily digestible features on the development of electrical and mechanical engineering, this book makes getting to grips with the subject as easy as possible. It includes the development of machines and materials, forces and how they are manipulated,...
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
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[2006]
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4 DVDs (ca. 670 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (34 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)
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Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.
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PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2019.
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vi, 436 pages : maps ; 25 cm
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"A sweeping global human history that describes the separate beginnings of the world's major civilizations and cultural movements -- Confuscianism, Islam, Judeo-Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Nomadism -- and the dramatic, sometimes ruinous, sometimes transformative effects of their ever closer intertwinement that has brought us to where we are today"--
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