Name: On This Day: A History of the World in 366 Days
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Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744029178

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On This Day: A History of the World in 366 Days

Type

Physical Book

Author

Publisher

DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

376

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.6 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm

Weight

1.16 kg.

ISBN13

9780744029178

Synopsis "On This Day: A History of the World in 366 Days "

Journey through the history of the world, one day at a time!If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time. On This Day is not your ordinary history reference book. Inside the pages, you will find the following exciting things: - Key historical events are arranged by their date in the year. - Mixes serious history with fun facts for kids and bizarre events. - War, peace, inventions, science, sport, people -- all in an eclectic, visual mix. - Birthdays that are shared by famous historical figures and modern celebrities. - A fun, accessible way to enjoy history. - Every main story is presented through extraordinary images. Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Every day features events that showcase the world's international diversity, from the Japanese invention of street markings for the blind, to the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. There's something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other history books, On This Day looks at ancient history and fascinating facts, as well as modern events, so everyone will be entertained. Packed with historical photographs and quirky illustrations that visualize the events of the past on a day-to-day basis, this non-fiction fact book is a fun way for parents and educators to teach kids about historical events.

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DK es una editorial británica fundada en Londres en 1974 por Christopher Dorling y Peter Kindersley, reconocida mundialmente por sus libros ilustrados de alto impacto visual. Su estilo característico combina textos claros y concisos con un abundante uso de imágenes, fotografías y diagramas, lo que la convirtió en pionera dentro de la divulgación visual del conocimiento. Actualmente forma parte del grupo Penguin Random House y sus títulos se traducen a decenas de idiomas, llegando a millones de lectores en todo el mundo.

Entre sus obras más destacadas se encuentra El Libro de la Naturaleza, una enciclopedia visual que presenta miles de especies, rocas, fósiles y organismos con un enfoque riguroso y atractivo. Esta propuesta resume la esencia de DK: transformar la complejidad científica y cultural en experiencias accesibles para todo tipo de público. Su catálogo abarca ciencia, historia, viajes y cultura, siempre con la premisa de aprender a través de la imagen y la claridad.

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