Publisher's Synopsis
The study of history is much more than memorizing names and dates. It's the exploration of exciting stories of discovery, adventure, and conflict that shaped the world we live in today. Readers uncover these stories as they learn about a variety of historical events and eras from ancient Egypt and India to modern North Korea and Russia. Through well-researched main texts, detailed sidebars, primary source images, and comprehensive timelines, they gain a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of major historical moments, including World War I, the moon landing, and the rise of ISIS. Features include: Annotated quotations from historians, official documents, and historical figures. Balanced, age-appropriate approach presents controversial topics in a way that encourages critical thinking. Supplements many areas of social studies curricula.
