{"product_id":"the-history-book-isbn-9780593966785","title":"The History Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhy did democracy emerge in ancient Greece? How did Spain conquer South and Central America? And what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe History Book \u003c\/i\u003eanswers these questions and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the space race – through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating new edition features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history – from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle complex historical events, and witty illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey quotes from major historical figures – from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight pages of brand-new content, including entries on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese Belt-and-Road initiative, the Capitol riots, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly accessible and comprehensive introduction to an essential and engrossing subject, \u003ci\u003eThe History Book \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate overview of world history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Big Ideas series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 13 million copies sold across 130 countries and in 39 languages, DK’s award-winning Big Ideas series explores and explains a broad range of essential subjects with its innovative graphic and quote-led approach. The previous edition of The History Book has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide. Other titles in the series include\u003ci\u003e The Military History Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Politics Book \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Economics Book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners.\" — \u003cb\u003eExaminer.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly.\" — \u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Accessible guide to the great thinkers.\" — \u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Clever and engaging.\" — \u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kids are never too young to understand history; it just needs to be presented in the appropriate way. With that in mind, \u003ci\u003eThe History Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic place to start.\" — \u003cb\u003eGeekDad.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dk.com\/","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233682895077,"sku":"NP9780593966785","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593966785.jpg?v=1767739798","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-history-book-isbn-9780593966785","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}