El Libro de la historia (The History Book)

Part of DK Big Ideas

Author DK
Hardcover
$27.99 US
7.94"W x 9.5"H x 1.06"D  
On sale Feb 06, 2018 | 352 Pages | 9781465473769
Grades 9-12
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillas

¿Qué permitió el surgimiento de la democracia en la antigua Grecia? ¿Cómo conquistó España América Central y del Sur? ¿Qué provocó la caída del Muro de Berlín?
Este libro responde a estas y otras muchas cuestiones revisando las civilizaciones, las revoluciones y los avances tecnológicos que han hecho nuestro mundo irreconocible para nuestros ancestros.
Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la historia ofrece breves y sencillas explicaciones de las ideas que subyacen a los eventos que han configurado nuestro mundo, esquemas que simplifican conceptos complejos e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestras ideas sobre el pasado. Tanto el nuevo en la materia, como el ávido estudiante o el apasionado de la historia, hallarán en este libro mucha información interesante.
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Your History Questions, Simply Explained

This book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, presenting key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars.
Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book.

The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics.
We 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.
 
From 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. 

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Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillas

¿Qué permitió el surgimiento de la democracia en la antigua Grecia? ¿Cómo conquistó España América Central y del Sur? ¿Qué provocó la caída del Muro de Berlín?
Este libro responde a estas y otras muchas cuestiones revisando las civilizaciones, las revoluciones y los avances tecnológicos que han hecho nuestro mundo irreconocible para nuestros ancestros.
Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la historia ofrece breves y sencillas explicaciones de las ideas que subyacen a los eventos que han configurado nuestro mundo, esquemas que simplifican conceptos complejos e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestras ideas sobre el pasado. Tanto el nuevo en la materia, como el ávido estudiante o el apasionado de la historia, hallarán en este libro mucha información interesante.
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Your History Questions, Simply Explained

This book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, presenting key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars.
Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book.

The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics.

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We 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.
 
From 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. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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