The World History Workbook

This third edition continues to help instructors guide students through the fascinating subjects of history. This book engages students with the problems of the past to reconsider the problems of the present.

This innovative and user-friendly workbook is designed to guide students and instructors through the ideas and methods of the growing field of world history. Useful as either a supplement or a core text, this hands-on book provides all the elements necessary to conduct a full-fledged world history course, including narrative, projects, primary sources, and a glossary of terms. Within a unifying argument that world history is the history of a single humanity, David Hertzel uses the comparative method and an array of primary sources to teach critical thinking skills using primary sources. Students become active learners, not only observers but participants in and heirs to world history.

Workbook and guide to ideas and methods in the field of world history.

This innovative and user-friendly workbook is designed to guide students and instructors through the ideas and methods of the growing field of world history. Useful as either a supplement or as a core text, this hands-on book provides all the elements necessary to conduct a full-fledged world history course, including narrative, projects, primary sources, and a glossary of terms. Within a unifying argument that world history is the history of a single humanity, David Hertzel uses the comparative method and an array of primary sources to teach critical thinking skills using primary sources. Students become active learners, not only observers but participants in and heirs to world history.

GRADES 4-12: This 64-page history workbook helps students to reinforce their knowledge of ancient civilizations from around the world. FEATURES: A great way to start the day's lesson or as review for test prep, this world history resource book features two to four quick starts that can be cut apart and used separately, or the entire page can also be used as a whole-class or individual assignment. INCLUDES: This resource book for history includes daily mini-activities help enhance learning for students. With fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and true/false questions, units covered in this workbook include Prehistory, Ancient Egypt, The Romans, Northern Europe, and much more. WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Contains questions and answers for 30 lessons.

An Introductory Exploration of the History of the World The World''s History encourages readers to explore the history of the world and the significance of this unique study. The past is not simply a list of events, rather the records of historic interpretations of those events. Because interpretations differ from historian to historian, the study of history becomes a pool of various narrations told from different perspectives. The World''s History celebrates these differentiating values offering readers a rich, comprehensive, and challenging introduction the the study of world history and the methods and key interpretations of its historians. The World''s History: Volume 2 covers Parts Five through Eight (chapters 12-24). The parts move progressively along a timeline from emergence of early humans to the present day encouraging students to analyze historical events and develop a grasp of the chronology of human development. Readers will gain an appreciation of the national and cultural origins of all their diverse fellow citizens. MyHistoryLab is an integral part of the Spodek program. Key learning applications include, the World History Video Series, MyHistoryLibrary, and the all new Writing Space. Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience- for you and your students. It: Personalized Learning with MyHistoryLab: The new MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, and provides engaging experiences that personalize learning. Emphasized Critical Thinking: Learning tools throughout the text help students to focus their learning on key material and becomes more critical thinkers. These features include: Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Turning Point Questions and chapter-ending What Difference Does it Make? discussions. Includes and Engaging Pedagogically-Driven Design: A new, cleaner design of box features and color type offers a more visually pleasing experience for readers. An eight part division of the material allows readers to master on a specific unit before progressing to the next. Provides Primary Source Documents: Readers will gain primary knowledge of historical events though Sources Boxes and Suggested Readings in each chapter. NOTE: MyHistoryLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase The World''s History: Combined Volume with MyHistoryLab, order the package ISBN: 0133969371 / 9780133969375 The World''s History: Combined Volume plus NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of: 0205206549 / 9780205206544 NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205996124 / 9780205996124 The World''s History: Combined Volume To purchase The World''s History: Volume 2 with MyHistoryLab, order the package ISBN: 0133971554 / 9780133971552 The World''s History: Volume 2 plus NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of: 0205206549 / 9780205206544 NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 020599606X / 9780205996063 The World''s History: Volume 2

A textbook history of the world from earliest times to today.

This is the world history book that gives students the whole story. The World is the first world history textbook that shows, through a holistic, truly engaging narrative, the fundamental interrelationships between peoples and their environment. This is the first textbook for which the AUTHORrsquo;s ability to tell the story of the World will help students to learn world history, and help teachers to teach world history. AUTHOR Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a world renowned historian, world respected scholar, successful AUTHOR of more than 25 books translated into 22 languages, as well as an exceptional writer, highly sought after speaker, and inspiring classroom teacher. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a master historian and storyteller. His work and his writing have helped to shape and define the discipline. The World also features an innovative map program created exclusively for this text by Dorling Kindersley, unique images from around the world, a new document CDROM called Primary Source included in the text. For World History 1 (to 1500) (Chapters 1-15) and World History II (since 1500) (Chapters 13-30). For Introductory World History Courses.