Akron Public Library

"Journey back in time to take part in a mammoth hunt, march with a Roman soldier, and fly with the Wright brothers. Discover what everyday life was like in medieval cultures, and how inventions such as the printing press changed the world. Explore what history looked like through spectacular computer-generated images of the ... people, places, and events. Find yourself transported to ... exciting times of the past, from our earliest ancestors right...

Covering global history from the earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel, to a modern day city with sustainable energy technology and robots, LEGO Epic History is the perfect introduction for children learning about the past. LEGO models and minifigures bring to life scenes from the most epic historical periods and inspire children to get creative and build their own! Covers fun, accessible aspects of history through time and place,...

"A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to 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"--Provided by publisher.

"The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained...

"Almanac."

Uses forensic sciences to try to solve some of the world's mysteries, including how Napoleon died, the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask, and the fate of Thailand's King Rama.

On t.p.: Being a history of civilization in Egypt and the Near East to the death of Alexander, and in India, China and Japan from the beginning to our own day; with an introduction on the nature and foundations of civilization.