world history

Describes fifty natural disasters from antiquity to present times including volcanoes, fire, floods, disease, and more.

"In this first volume of the full-color illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be 'human'. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas."--Publisher's description.

A study guide for the AP world history exam that offers test-taking strategies, topic reviews, and four full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations.

Provides study tools for preparing to take the Advanced Placement World History exam, including a study plan, a diagnostic test, test-taking strategies, review questions, and practice exams with explained answers.

A guide to preparing for the Advanced Placement (AP) exam in world history, featuring five hundred AP-style questions with explained answers, and including tips on how to achieve a high score.

"Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but [the author] breaks the mold with this . . . book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, [this book] integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. [The author] also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend the laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves"--Provided by publisher.

"From ancient laws laid down by King Hammurabi, through the mighty Persian empire, terrifying Huns, and the rise of Europe, to two world wars and politics today, "The Silk Roads" moves through time and history sewing together threads from different peoples, empires, and continents into a broad-spanning history"--Back cover.

"From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes andsaints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500walks that have shaped society"--Provided by publisher.

LEGO figures look at world history from earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel through the early twenty-first century.

Profiles over one hundred fifty notable figures throughout history, from ancient Egypt to modern day and placing them within the context of other events in the timeline.