This book a basic for any homeschool library. Its a book you will turn to hundreds of times! A broad, illustrated look at the history of humanity. The book is divided into 10 sections, each representing a different time period from ancient history to the present. All of them begin with a "Glance" at the world for the given dates.

Following these brief overviews, double and single-page spreads subdivide the eras into smaller time segments covering topics such as "The Gupta Dynasty A.D. 321-510," "East India Companies 1600-1700," and "Benin and Zimbabwe 1100-1480."

The spreads contain a few bite-sized paragraphs of facts, informative captions, and, often, an inset of "Key Dates." They are profusely illustrated with quality black-and-white and full-color photographs, drawings, reproductions, and maps, and feature a helpful time line running across the tops of the pages. Information on art, architecture, and science and technology concludes each section. "Ready Reference" lists the names and dates of the rulers of the major powers throughout history, popes, and major wars.

The 12-page index covers the textual material but does not always offer access to captioned information. Although the book will answer some reference questions, its strength lies in its potential to spark interest in any number of subjects among browsers.

WARNING: This book contains references to evolution. There are no Christian history reference books like this that look at several time periods. So we adapt what is available. We suggest you skip the first part of the Kingfisher book or use it as an opportunity to teach your children what 95% of the American population is taught and why they are wrong.

All Heart of Wisdom publications refute evolution. Christians cannot ignore that evolution. We must acknowledge it is taught as fact in the public school (and by some churches) and take a firm stance against it. We believe an understanding of the book of Genesis is a prerequisite to an understanding of God and His meaning to man. If Genesis is only myth or allegory, then Christian doctrines have no foundation. Creation was no accident. A personal, caring God created the universe. Life did not form spontaneously. Man did not evolve from lower life forms. The earth was created by God for life. For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else (Isaiah 45:18). God has a plan and a purpose for every one of His creatures. The outcome of His plan was known by God before the beginning. It’s the reason we exist.

Ages 9 and up.

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