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Describes the historical events and the various civilizations that flourished throughout the world, with emphasis on the Mediterranean area, from 1500 to 600 B.C.

Introduces the history, customs, beliefs, and accomplishments of people living in Europe, Asia, Africa, Polynesia, and the Americas during the fifteenth century.

"Who welcomed floods? How often did Romans take a bath? Why did the Vikings set sail? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the world history ..."--Cover back.

Contents include: V.1: Origins of the modern world; V.2: Religion and change in Europe; V.3: Old and new worlds; V.4: The Age of Enlightenment; V.5: Revolution and change; V.6: The changing balance of power; V.7: World War I and its consequences; V.8: World War II and the Cold War; V.9: The world today; V.10: Index.

"LEGO figures look at world history from earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel through the early twenty-first century."--

An illustrated description of walls around the world and their significance, from the Great Wall of China to the Berlin Wall.

"A boy named Augustus travels back in time, where he encounters numerous interesting characters from history, from the prehistoric people who started the first fire, to the astronauts of the first moon landing." --

Presents a chronological exploration of the people and events that have shaped societies through time--from Mesopotamia to Mao, the Incas to Iraq, and the Spartans to the space shuttle.