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World History: Societies of the Past

AUTHOR Kahn, Charles; Osborne, Ken
PUBLISHER Portage & Main Press (08/08/2005)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.

The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies--from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.

To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:

  • hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
  • detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
  • informative timelines
  • questions, summaries, and quick facts
  • stories of everyday people.

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.

Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.

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ISBN-13: 9781553790457
ISBN-10: 1553790456
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 360
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 8.40 x 0.90 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 3.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Maps, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | History
Education | Teaching - Subjects - Social Science
Education | World - General
Grade Level: 7th Grade - 8th Grade
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In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.

The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies--from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.

To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:

  • hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
  • detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
  • informative timelines
  • questions, summaries, and quick facts
  • stories of everyday people.

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.

Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.

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Author: Kahn, Charles
Charles Kahn was born in Montreal in 1945. He has worked as a freelance editor and writer for over thirty years and has had numerous travel articles published in the "Globe & Mail", the "Montreal Gazette" and "Touring and Travel". He has edited and co-authored several educational textbooks and is also the author of "Hiking the Gulf Islands". In 1992 Kahn moved to Salt Spring Island where he is an active member of the Salt Spring Island Historical Society and the island's Trail and Nature Club.
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