In "The First Civilizations," the first volume in Peter Bedrick Books' comprehensive new "History of the World" series, readers will discover how the first human beings lived, what life was like during the ice age, and how the first farmers used fire to develop new tools and weapons. Readers will journey through the emerging civilizations of Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Africa, China, and more.This beautifully illustrated six-volume series introduces children to the important developments in world history in a clear and accessible way. Each book: *Presents key information in historical order for easy reference.*Examines the important political, religious, scientific, artistic, and lifestyle developments that have shaped our world.*Includes timelines on every spread for quick and easy reference.*Features an insightful quotation on every spread that provides the view of an important historical figure of the time.
- ISBN10 157768950X
- ISBN13 9781577689508
- Publish Date 19 June 2002 (first published 15 May 2001)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Bounty Books
- Edition Revised ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 6
- Language English