An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children. A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?" - Includes a comprehensive index, plus QR links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks. - An ideal starting point and reference book for any child with questions about history. Chapters in this book include: - Dinosaur world - The first people - The first farmers - The first cities - Ancient Egypt - Celtic warriors - Ancient Greece - Ancient China - Ancient Rome - Viking raiders - African kingdoms - Living in a castle - Living in a village - Inca cities - Aztec life - Italian ideas - Exploring the world - Tudor England - Ming China - Russian rulers - Living in Japan - Living in America - Mogul India - Dutch traders - French finery - The American West - Victorian times - The First World War - The Second World War - The modern world