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"This work 'is a chronological record of American life, events, and thought....It is a comprehensive general compendium of source material containing laws, speeches, stories, transcriptions of dialogues, on-the-scene reports, reminiscences, and other primary sources." Wynar Guide to Ref Books for Sch Media Cent. 3d edition

"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...

Tells the story of life on our planet from the Big Bang to the end of World War II.

"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional...

With easily accessible cross-references that build bite-size pieces of information into a narrative that leads readers back and forth through time, "Timelines of History" makes the past accessible to all families, students, and the general reader.

"Chronicle of the World tells the story of human life from the earliest origins of homo sapiens to the present day. Historical events are recounted in the style of contemporary newspaper articles, bringing the past to life with a unique vividness and immediacy. Featuring more than 3,000 illustrations and photographs, this fact-filled reference work is an endless source of discovery and entertainment."--BOOK JACKET.

Presents a collection of timetables that show concurrent events in human history, from 4500 B.C. to the 1990s, including achievements and events in literature, religion, arts, science, and daily life.

The most memorable moments and significant events of each year are charted in a definitive timeline that runs throughout the book. From the ancient origins of our earliest African ancestors right up to our modern world today, Timelines of History includes a diverse range of people, cultures, and countries. Ideas, inventions, and innovations come together to provide a truly global view of history.