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The Who Was? History of the World [Manzanero, Paula K., Who HQ, Squier, Robert] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Who Was? History of the World Review: Multiple Uses - I found this book at another bookseller but needed extra copies, hence my desertcart purchase of this title. THE WHO WAS: HISTORY of the WORLD, by Paula K. Manzanero, is my additional text with ESOL students in my zoom class. First, a reasonable cost, so that I could afford a copy for each student. Second, even though my students are adults, the format & vocabulary were sufficient w/out being too childish. Next, they & I liked the coverage of history from ancient cultures through very present events: Asia, Europe, the Americas, the USA, Africa, & the Middle East. Each event covers two pages (hence it is selective, but objectively balanced) w/a running timeline at the bottom of each page, throughout the book, of persons, discoveries, events, developments, wars...great highlights of well-known & lesser known history. I learned history I didn't know as well as perhaps my students! It helped their vocabulary, was a good change from our text, & even will be a book for them to share in their families. I myself have given it as gifts to relatives already. I think it has a potential readership that spans many ages. Review: Recommend - Very interesting and informative my son loved it
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,286 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) #65 in Children's American History #132 in Children's Explore the World Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,214) |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.35 x 7.64 inches |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10 | 1524788007 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1524788001 |
| Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Part of series | Who Was? |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| Publication date | October 8, 2019 |
| Publisher | Penguin Workshop |
| Reading age | 7 - 12 years, from customers |
J**A
Multiple Uses
I found this book at another bookseller but needed extra copies, hence my Amazon purchase of this title. THE WHO WAS: HISTORY of the WORLD, by Paula K. Manzanero, is my additional text with ESOL students in my zoom class. First, a reasonable cost, so that I could afford a copy for each student. Second, even though my students are adults, the format & vocabulary were sufficient w/out being too childish. Next, they & I liked the coverage of history from ancient cultures through very present events: Asia, Europe, the Americas, the USA, Africa, & the Middle East. Each event covers two pages (hence it is selective, but objectively balanced) w/a running timeline at the bottom of each page, throughout the book, of persons, discoveries, events, developments, wars...great highlights of well-known & lesser known history. I learned history I didn't know as well as perhaps my students! It helped their vocabulary, was a good change from our text, & even will be a book for them to share in their families. I myself have given it as gifts to relatives already. I think it has a potential readership that spans many ages.
A**A
Recommend
Very interesting and informative my son loved it
J**P
The History of the World deluxe edition
9 yo great-grandson loves this book. He has a real interest in history and keeps this book at hand everyday. Great book for young minds!
T**R
perfect reading about our world
Easy to carry around in bag and read it while waiting at appointments. Very interesting and easy to follow.
G**S
"Fought from 1756 to 1763, the Seven Years’ War is considered to be the first true world war."
This book offers a quick/brief rundown of a series of highlights from history in, predominantly, a timeline format. There are a lot of 2-3 page entries that are nicely written, concise entries... I really like the way this book weaves in vocabulary lessons, using the words in context as well as explaining them. The timeline mentions when historical figures are born, then later they'll be referenced in an entry, providing a nice sense of "what happened during their life". All in all, a nicely done book.
S**S
Interesting and Great Quality
Really CUTE book , Interesting and perfect for kids ! I gifted this to a girl and she like it ! Can help you to get out of the phone and read more often( habits for kids )
A**Y
Events. Not people. Still good.
I was kind of hoping it would be more about the historical figures throughout history, Since it is a "WHO WAS?" book, but it is about historical events and places. Which is fine, that stuff is great too. Either way, my daughter loves it, she's 7. There is a timeline that spans throughout the book with people and the year they were born. She pointed out Elton John and Amelia Earhart right away. Good book to add to the library.
S**M
Great for young history buffs. Excellent illustrations.
My 7 year old carries this book in her backpack to school everyday. She is a big fan of the timeline and likes referring back to it as she reads the historical fiction Magic Treehouse series. This is probably my favorite from the whole series and we own a ton. The timeline and llustrations are excellent. It puts history in perspective.
J**A
I like the book very much
N**G
We watch this show on netflix and she absolutely loves this book. Starting at 4.6 billion years ago, the timeline goes up until 2020 explaining different people and events in history. Brilliant book. Would recommend.
K**R
Love it my daughter is grazy about history
M**N
An excellent history reference book for young readers - what a great title for the Who Was series - thanks!
C**A
Para mi este libro se me hizo bueno porque narra muy bien muchos acontecimientos históricos.
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