"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most...

Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs. History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of...

"London, 1887. When newly graduated medical doctor Charlotte Duvall receives word that her father has died, she immediately leaves America and returns home to see to her family's estate. Among her father's possessions is a box of her late mother's letters, which feels like a balm to Charlotte's grief-stricken heart. But the letters contain some inconsistencies that suggest there was more to her mother's death than Charlotte had been told. She turns...

With easily accessible cross-references that build bite-size pieces of information into a narrative that leads readers back and forth through time, "Timelines of History" makes the past accessible to all families, students, and the general reader.

"World War II is raging across Europe and the Axis and Allied powers are in a stalemate. Dak, Sera, and Riq can tip the scales in the Allies' favor if they can pull off the most daring spy mission of all time. But even if they succeed, are they playing into the SQ's hands?" --Back cover.

Who was the Sun King? How did samurai become sumo wrestlers? what was the Black Hole of Calcutta? And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory. Volume 3: Early Modern Times is the third of a four volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

Illustrations and text in question and answer format provide miscellaneous information about world history.

Includes detailed, printable information about the official SAT Subject Test in World History to help you prepare.

The second of a four-volume series about the world's civilizations, this volume covers the major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 A.D., as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?