The Story of Prehistoric Peoples

A Journey Through History

Take readers on a step backward in time, to see the world through the eyes of early man. Using vivid illustrations and photographs of exciting artifacts, this volume highlights the ways in which prehistoric people survived, hunted, mastered fire and tool-making, and created art. Chronicling advancements beginning four million years ago through the ice age and up to the dawn of city-based societies, the reader will learn about man in all his incarnations from all parts of the globe. With an eye on archaeology and the science of uncovering age-old sites and relics, this resource has a crisp design with timelines and sidebars that keep the great quantity of information both easily comprehensible and engaging.

* Reviews *

Series Review: A Journey Through History: Set 2
"The topics in this series are all quite different, but each is treated in a thorough manner that will be intriguing for the middle school and junior high school reader. ... If the text is too difficult for some readers, the illustrations will keep them engaged."
--Library Media Connection
Library Bound Book List: $37.13 / S&L: $27.85

Reading Level: 5-6

Interest Level: 5-8

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4488-4790-7
Author : Philip Brooks
Copyright : 2012
Language : English
Category : Ancient Civilizations, World History
Pages : 64
Trim : 8" x 10"
Dewey : 569.9
Subject : Ancient Civilizations, World History
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF038000, JNF052010
Author Biography • Index • Thematic Introduction • Glossary • Timelines • Further Reading • For Further Information Section • Detailed Table of Contents • Sidebars

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