World History

History of the World

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Take a ride through humankind's history with History of the World, a game of conquest and cunning for three to six players. Expand your empire as you command mighty empires at the height of their power from the dawn of civilization to the twentieth century.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Content Area:

Social Studies

Play Time:

120 min.

Mankind: The Story of All of Us (2012)

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Prepare for an adrenaline-infused tale about the rise of civilization across the globe. From the producers of America: The Story of Us™, this 12-part series on HISTORY® spans the first flourishing of a civilization in Mesopotamia all the way to the discovery of America.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

09:12

Genocide and the Bosnian war

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Details the acts of genocide committed during the Bosnian war and discusses how the country recovered following the conflict. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient China

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Some of the world's best-known ancient civilizations are explored in this highly informative set, including Egypt, China, India and the Native American tribes of North America. Examples of each civilization's mythology are outlined, allowing readers to see how each group viewed themselves and the world around them. The text then uses this information to move onto the daily lives of each people, revealing how everyday life was tied to the belief system of the time period.