Cambridge Children's Science Encyclopedia: Human Culture and Civilization: Human Culture and Civilization

Author: Mike Baer
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The civilization of humans began with labor, leading to the formation of nations, wars, and both wealth and poverty. Do you know the four ancient civilizations? Do you understand the World Wars? Page by page, this book takes you into the hall of world civilization's evolution. Human Culture and Civilization connects important periods and events in human history, from prehistoric humans, ancient empires, the Renaissance, the discovery of the New World, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, to the space age. Through meticulously researched images and elegant, flowing text, it presents the lives of each era, making it clear and easy for children to understand. How did prehistoric humans live? Where did ancient Greeks go to watch plays? What impact did the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution have on humanity? This book not only records the history of human life but also reminds us to learn from history's lessons, to prevent cruel wars from repeating themselves, and to strive for world peace.