Author(s): DK

World History

A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphonesFrom ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. Marvel at the jewellery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that travelled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures- The History Book. On every page they will glimpse the treasures of the past and learn the stories of those who came before us