This DK History as it Happened History is organized by continent and by theme. The first 17 pages detail an Old Earth viewpoint on the Earth’s development and a discussion on the Cambrian, Devonian, Pangaea, Cretacious, plate tectonics, and the last ice age. You’ll also find the secular viewpoint on the Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and migrations.
After this introduction, you’ll find a detailed blend of geography and human history, based on each of 5 continents. Since religion has affected much of history, various world religions and their histories are discussed in an informational context. In Asia, for example, you’ll learn key political and geographical information from Western to Eastern Asia (as far as Korea): the Achaemenian (Persian) Empire (including Cyrus the Great); the successors to Muhammad; history of Israel and Palestine; the Mongolian empire; the Silk Road and Qing dynasty; and all the way to the Korean War. This wide yet “stepping-stone” view of history will help you and your students understand key historical events. Graphics are carefully selected and include artwork and photos; maps are plentiful; text is easily understood. This resource ends with a section on various important historical events in modern times: info on the Arctic; Antarctic; the Transatlantic Wars (The Great War; WW2; and the Cold War); and the intercontinental slave trade. Includes a glossary and an index. FYI, this book uses two different abbreviations for dating. You will see BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era). You’ll also see MYA (for million years ago) or YA (for years ago). 11.4” x 9.5”, hardcover. ~ Ruth