History as it Happened : A Map-by-Map Guide

Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history. Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12. History as it Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, see how physical geography influenced the course of history, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today in this fascinating guide. This exciting history map book for children offers:200 colourful maps telling the story of every continent’s history. A kid-friendly breakdown of history told through maps to explain the roots of world events today. Striking illustrations and photos that will immerse children into the time and place in history. Hundreds of specially commissioned maps guide children through key moments in history or show how things changed over time, like ancient Rome’s journey from its beginnings as a small kingdom to the growth of its power as a republic and its greatest glory as a continent-spanning empire. Historical photographs throughout bring the maps to life, alongside clear, bite-sized text that makes it easy to follow the story of humankind. With this piece-by-piece inclusive approach to investigating history and global content, this is a children’s history atlas like no other!