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50 important events that shaped world history--for kids 8 to 12 Learning about history helps us understand how we got where we are today--and how to make the world a better place. From the rise of Mesopotamia in the distant past to the global pandemic of 2020, this kid-friendly journey takes young learners through thousands of years of history, one key event at a time. This history book for kids features: 50 essential events--Kids will learn about the origins of the world's biggest religions, the rise and fall of empires, remarkable discoveries, amazing inventions, and more. History revealed--Help kids dig deeper with amazing and informative bonus facts that expand on each event and how it fits into history. Ways to learn more--Encourage kids to find out even more about these world-shaping moments thanks to suggestions for further reading at the end of each entry. Create the perfect foundation for an elementary history education with Major Events in World History.

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Major Events in World History is a wonderful introduction to world history and the history of ideas for the young reader. Ms. Katz gives an encyclopedic yet accessible view of the story of humankind. I highly recommend Major Events in World History as a text for the would-be scholar and emergent thinker. --Chalmers Hart Knight, retired coordinator of advising, University of Michigan

"""Major Events in World History is a wonderful introduction to world history and the history of ideas for the young reader. Ms. Katz gives an encyclopedic yet accessible view of the story of humankind. I highly recommend Major Events in World History as a text for the would-be scholar and emergent thinker."" --Chalmers Hart Knight, retired coordinator of advising, University of Michigan"

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Susan B. Katz is an author, National Board-Certified Teacher, and educational consultant. She has taught for more than 25 years and has five published books, including My Mama Earth and All Year Round. Visit her online at SusanKatzBooks.com.

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