The Who Was? History of the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 2 hour read

The Who Was? History of the World

By Paula K. Manzanero, Who HQ, Robert Squier (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Explore history through the lives of 150 iconic figures.

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176 pages· 12,904 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Embark on a historical journey with 'The Who Was? History of the World,' where 150 influential figures like King Tut and Malala Yousafzai come alive. Discover what was happening globally on their birthdays, from ancient Egypt to modern times. This unique timeline offers a fresh perspective on world events, weaving personal stories into the fabric of history. Who shaped the world, and how did their lives intersect with pivotal moments? Dive into this captivating exploration and uncover the connections that define our past and present.

From the publisher

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
12,904
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1090L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about world historyBooks about timelinesBooks about historical figuresBooks about ancient civilizations
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.6
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
October 8, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524788001

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