In common with all children of my age, I was brought up on American History and given no other history but American, year in and year out, year after year for eight or more years. So far as I knew 1492 was the beginning of the world. Any events or characters before that time, reference to which I encountered by any chance, were put down in my mind in the same category with fairy-tales. Christ and His times, of which I heard only in Sunday-school, were to me mere fiction without reality. Th...

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

First published in 1924, ‘A Child's History of the World’ is a classic by V.M. Hillyer, a British children’s author and the Late Head Master of the Calvert School of Baltimore. One of the most pleasing history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer masterpiece features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, encouraging an appreciation of how events relate to one another. Written shortly after World War I, this history storybook combines charm with fact...

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another. (Amazon)

First published in 1924, ‘A Child's History of the World’ is a classic by V.M. Hillyer, a British children’s author and the Late Head Master of the Calvert School of Baltimore. One of the most pleasing history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer masterpiece features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, encouraging an appreciation of how events relate to one another. Written shortly after World War I, this history storybook combines charm with fact...

“For a child’s book, there is a surprising amount of detail...the text is really written in an easy to read format.” —Educational Research Techniques'A Child's History of the World' by V.M. Hillyer is a timeless introduction to world history, written especially for young readers. First published in 1924, this engaging classic takes children on a journey through time—from the earliest humans and ancient civilizations to the events of the modern era.With a warm, conversational tone, Hillyer ...

台灣唯一，經典英語學習版跟著美國最會說故事的校長爺爺，一起擴充你的英語字彙！全美中小學生指定讀物，西方家庭必備經典50位教育人士、讀者一致推薦，國中小學生必讀「跨領域」、「知識性」讀物**　　◎台灣唯一，經典英語學習版，讓你從故事中擴充重要的英語字彙。　　◎全球超過10,000,000萬人讀過的藝術史，遍及美國、韓國、日本、中國　　◎獲選美國中小學最佳讀物　　◎1924年首印後，不斷再版，至今仍然是美國卡爾維特學校的明星課程****　　世界這麼大、藝術看起來好難，要了解這些偉大藝術品，是不是覺得很難呢？　　原來，藝術欣賞也可以這麼簡單有趣！**　　Q1：你知道，你在課桌椅上的塗鴉，可能是以後成為藝術家的基礎？　　Q2：你知道，埃及人畫人像時，雖然人臉是側面對著我們，眼睛卻可以盯著我們看？　　Q3：你知道，古羅馬人喜歡把半身像做得像真人一樣，就算有雙下巴或鷹勾鼻也會雕刻出...

Do you desire to know the secrets on how to align your life with your personal purpose so you can achieve true peace and happiness? If so, get ready to take control of your life one step at a time, in just a few minutes a day. Regan Hillyer's new book Change Your Life in 3 Minutes shows you the tools you need to set goals, define your actions, and quickly achieve success. Regan explores themes such as the importance of your personal health, adopting the right mindset, cultivating more ener...

"Arbor Day Leaves" by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston is a captivating exploration of the significance of trees and the celebration of Arbor Day. Egleston, a passionate advocate for forestry and environmental conservation, delves into the history and importance of planting trees. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, he emphasizes the role of trees in enhancing our environment, providing shade, and supporting wildlife. The book serves as both a guide and a call to action, encourag...

From debut author and poet Lexa Hillyer comes the lyrical story of four seventeen-year-old friends who receive an unlikely chance to relive the perfect summer . . . and the devastating secret that could unravel it all. Elegant and evocative, Proof of Forever is one of those first novels that hooks you from the beginning and builds toward a stunning—and unexpected—end, calling to mind Gayle Forman and Ann Brashares.Joy, Tali, Luce, and Zoe were once best friends. Now they barely spe...