Description

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Incredible world history facts for curious kids ages 8 to 12

Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history! Starting in 4000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, World History for Kids helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts that they can share with their friends and family.

Help kids discover the story of the world with:

• 500 facts—This book teaches kids about many of the incredible things that have happened over the course of history, one informative tidbit at a time.
• A world of info—Kids will learn about people and places from all over the globe as this book takes them from ancient Mesopotamia to 20th century America.
• Middle school essentials—This top choice in history books for kids provides a head start on the topics they'll cover in class, plus things they might not learn in school.

Bring history to life with the fascinating facts inside World History for Kids.

About the Author

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BROOKE KHAN is a former middle and high school teacher, as well as the founder of Literacy in Focus LLC, a resource where she creates and publishes engaging materials for teachers all over the world. Her differentiated curriculum is designed to support educators in building literacy.

KELLY CANBY is an award-winning, internationally published illustrator and author. Kelly’s last three author-illustrated picture books have all been Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Books for Picture Book of the Year, with one picking up the prestigious 2018 Western Australian Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children.

Praise For…

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“As a mom of a kid who loves learning about facts, how things work, and real stories, this book was perfect. Brooke knows how to make history engaging, exciting, and accessible.” —Kristi Harjo, middle school science teacher, mom, and founder of Adventures in ISTEM

“As a history teacher, I have read MANY history books and found this book not only engaging but informative. Both kids and teachers will love the amazing stories and fascinating facts this book has to offer. I even learned a few things! A+” —Shannan Lee, secondary history teacher

“What a refreshing history book! Rather than the usual focus on important dates and events, it is chock-full of fascinating tidbits that will help get kids interested and more excited about learning about the past. It would be a valuable addition to a classroom library or social studies curriculum.” —Shannon Olsen, teacher, author of Our Class is a Family and A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School, lifebetweensummers.com