Suggested comprehensive resources for accompanying Big Ideas through History Units

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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.


General History

When on Earth

The Human Odyssey

Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

Historical Atlas of the World

Children’s Illustrated History Atlas

The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Curiositree: Human World

Absolutely Everything!

History!: The Past as You’ve Never Seen it Before

History Year-by-Year

Kingfisher Atlas of World History

Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook

A Little History of the World

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Ways of the World


Prehistoric and Ancient Times

Children’s Atlas of Civilizations

Time Life Ancient Civilizations

Kingfisher Book of the Ancient World

The Rise of Civilization