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Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (revised)
Item #: 003618
ISBN: 9780753457849
Grades: 4-10
Author: Miranda Smith
Retail: $29.99
Rainbow Price: $20.95
We looked at several different alternatives before selecting this volume as a basic world history reference book. As with any secular product, we contend with the “dating” problems (the book dates the beginning of history at 40,000 B.C.), and evolutionary references. However, the book is an excellent reference with many outstanding features:
This book replaced the old Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World a number of years ago. Although similar, there are some differences in this new book. Curriculums that refer to the original book may not correspond exactly to the replacement version. We think this will be a volume you will use again and again, not just for world history studies, but for unit studies of all kinds.
Additional Information
Contributor: Kingfisher Editors (Editor)
Publisher: Kingfisher
Pub. Date: September 2004
Binding: Trade Cloth
Pages: 480
Dimensions: 9 x 11.125 x 1.5 in.; 5.03 lbs.
Edition: Revised, illustrated
Language: English
Age Range: 10 to 14
Grade Range: 4 to 6
Customer Review
Andrea R. from Baker, LA wrote the following on 08/27/2008:
This is a wonderful book. I majored in history at college, and I've referred to this book again and again over the years. I even designed a world history unit study for my children using this as a resource, which they enjoyed more than traditional textbooks. It works for K-8 and as a supplement for high school. The contents are in chronological order (very helpful for history), and it is easy to find information on the major civilizations.
