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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.
3) Back to life
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible locations and exciting moments in history. You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, walk the ramparts of the Great Wall of China, and ride the first railways. Each story begins with an archaeological site or artifact. You'll learn when and how it was discovered, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days....
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Sera has seen the future, and it is terrifying. Unfortunately, she can't do anything to prevent the Cataclysm while stranded with Dak and Riq thousands of years in the past. Their only hope lies with the ancient Maya, a mysterious people who claim to know a great deal about the future. Is there more to these ancients than meets the eye?
Author
Publisher
Buster Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint woolly mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during World War II. And not forgetting the animals of history - from a day in the life of Hannibal's war elephant marching over the Alps and an Egyptian cat (worshiped as a god, of course) to a Galapagos tortoise who meets Charles Darwin on his famous voyage of the Beagle...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the Who Was? biography series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt all the way up to the present"--
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient time, to the space travellers and tech experts of today, the Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution;...
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 6
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"World War II is raging across Europe and the Axis and Allied powers are in a stalemate. Dak, Sera, and Riq can tip the scales in the Allies' favor if they can pull off the most daring spy mission of all time. But even if they succeed, are they playing into the SQ's hands?" --Back cover.
12) Cave of wonders
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 5
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Europe is in the grip of the Dark Ages, but there is a light in the dark: Baghdad. The great city has become a center of learning, populated by scholars, merchants, and explorers from all across the known world. But danger lurks in the desert ... and Dak, Sera, and Riq must act fast to save the world's greatest library from utter destruction."-- Publisher.
15) The iron empire
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 7
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
They've sailed on the Santa Maria, defended famous cities from Vikings and Mongols, and come face to face with some of the greatest figures in history. Now, at long last, Dak, Sera, and Riq travel back in time to the moment it all began. Their mission: to save the life of young Alexander the Great. But they are not the only time travelers in ancient Greece. An epic battle against their most dangerous foe awaits them, and history will be written by...
16) A mutiny in time
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Time has gone wrong, and best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste, together with the young Hystorian Riq, must use the infinity ring to travel back to one of the Great Breaks--a mutiny on the Santa María--to correct history and defeat the SQ.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A visual exploration of world history covers major events and developments from the dawn of human history to the present day, including the evolution and migrations of early humans, the rise and fall of great empires, and important battles and conflicts.
"Discover the story of "us"--from the dawn of human history up to the world we live in today. This visually stunning history encyclopedia for children takes you on an epic fact-packed journey through...
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