Captivating History
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Travel hundreds of thousands of years back to when cavemen roamed Earth!
Discover what life was like for the first-ever Europeans during the Stone Ag
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e. Then, fast forward to the Bronze and Iron Ages when the first advanced civilizations emerged in Europe. You’ll discover more about the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and the Northern European barbarians.
Next up on your tour of European history, you will enter the gruesome Middle Ages, when Vikings and knights were the heroes and villains of the day. The medieval time was also a war-torn period. You will learn about the Norman Conquest, the Crusades, and the Hundred Years’ War before finally discovering the grizzly truth of what the Black Death was.
After this, you’ll learn all about the famous figures of the Renaissance before finally voyaging into the Age of Discovery to explore the New World with the daring explorers who found its islands and vast continents.
You’ll learn mind-boggling truths as history comes alive with fun facts, fascinating pictures, and maps. Plus, you’ll put your new knowledge to the test with engaging activities throughout the book. You don’t need to worry about those tricky new words, either, as helpful pronunciation hints are provided!
Still not convinced you want to become a European explorer? Here are some clues to what else is in store for you in this book! Woolly mammoths were used for the craziest things! Brrr! Ice Ages last how long? How man’s best friends are related to wolves! What legends and myths have more truth than you think… You may have heard of more Early European gods than you realized… The Celtics aren’t just a sports team! How Greek entertainment influenced what we watch for fun today… The mighty Roman Empire left behind what legacies? Early European Goths are not what you imagine… Viking ships weren’t just used for sailing… England was conquered by who? An army of…children?! Who was the twelve-year-old girl who successfully led in battle? What was the most important invention of modern times? Which incredible works of art were all completed during the same period? The British king who had six wives and started a whole new church to marry one… The Americas were discovered by mistake! Which European country had the biggest empire in history?
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