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Let's see. I don't like this book much. Did it teach me the events and the important stuff? Yes. In that it served its purpose.

However, it's so busy selling the message of cultural acceptance and blending that it doesn't go very far into the consequences of what happens when it doesn't happen. It somehow loses its message and value because it harps on cultural blending so much. That's the first half of the book. It actually goes into positive aspects of invasions in that it blended the invading

Let's see. I don't like this book much. Did it teach me the events and the important stuff? Yes. In that it served its purpose.

However, this aaaalll changes in the second half as soon as we get into the age of exploration. It gets more into the wiping out of certain cultures like the Native Americans. Mind you, things certainly were different in the modern age, but it changes the tone of its writing. I think the second half is far more judicious and careful to make evaluations. It almost feels like there was a second author.

Anyway, it's a high school book. It wouldn't have been my first pick.

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This is my 14 year old son's social studies book.
I've read it in small quantities over along period of time😂

Sep 25, 2011 Michaela rated it did not like it

Recommends it for: no one that wants to understand history

I think history is one of the hardest things to teach- history is sometimes a mystery, always moving and never stopping, and most importantly history is BIASED. History couldn't exist without some opinions. And so now onto this book. It's a school textbook I used in 9th grade and am finishing in 10th grade. Yeah. Fortunately for me, my teacher goes beyond way beyond the textbook and teaches at a college level which helps educate us, but in truth this book just brushes the surface of history prov I think history is one of the hardest things to teach- history is sometimes a mystery, always moving and never stopping, and most importantly history is BIASED. History couldn't exist without some opinions. And so now onto this book. It's a school textbook I used in 9th grade and am finishing in 10th grade. Yeah. Fortunately for me, my teacher goes beyond way beyond the textbook and teaches at a college level which helps educate us, but in truth this book just brushes the surface of history providing basic knowledge of history without really going in depth and trying to look at history from different sides. The ideal history book would devote a chapter to Africa (yes it is important!) and I mean devote, not just mention the tsetse fly and gold in Ghana... I mean is that the whole history of Africa?!? NO! The book would also cover present history- as best as it could. I've never had a history textbook that talks about current events- at most they just list facts without analyzing, criticizing, or questioning. I think this book is clearly written for children and almost insults one's intelligence level. It might talk about Ivan the Terrible in 1-4 sentences and you walk away without really knowing anything. The second part of the book seems to talk mainly about America and how the world influences it and seems to be very politically correct and in favor of the US. People I know who were in the Vietnam War and World War II read the sections of the book concerning those topics and were very disappointed. They felt as if the book showed it in a positive light and didn't take into account the consequences and tragedy of the events. No wonder we tend to repeat history- we don't understand it and how can we with books like these??! ...more

Jun 15, 2016 Lara rated it liked it

Used this book for an entire year of freshman World History. The textbook in person is extremely heavy but the information it provides helped me write many essays complete various other projects throughout the year. If you are a teacher, I'd recommend using the online version of the textbook. Again, the actual textbook is quite large and very heavy (many of my peers got tired of lugging it around in their bags all day so a few months in they stopped taking it). Decent textbook in the end of it a Used this book for an entire year of freshman World History. The textbook in person is extremely heavy but the information it provides helped me write many essays complete various other projects throughout the year. If you are a teacher, I'd recommend using the online version of the textbook. Again, the actual textbook is quite large and very heavy (many of my peers got tired of lugging it around in their bags all day so a few months in they stopped taking it). Decent textbook in the end of it all. ...more

Feb 11, 2011 Daniel Kukwa rated it really liked it

One of the few things I thoroughly enjoyed bringing back from an otherwise-dull-and-dispiriting "teach AP world history" training session. This is a fabulous (and fabulously HEAVY) text book that divides eras and nations into bite-sized, colourful chunks. It wouldn't be my first choice as a classroom text, but it's an extremely valuable supplementary source...especially for maps. When I need something succinct and to-the-point, I reach for this volume.
One of the few things I thoroughly enjoyed bringing back from an otherwise-dull-and-dispiriting "teach AP world history" training session. This is a fabulous (and fabulously HEAVY) text book that divides eras and nations into bite-sized, colourful chunks. It wouldn't be my first choice as a classroom text, but it's an extremely valuable supplementary source...especially for maps. When I need something succinct and to-the-point, I reach for this volume.
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May 28, 2013 Michele Wen rated it really liked it

This textbook was definitely very informational. It helps with homework and is great to use to study for tests. The index and glossary are very easy to use and follow. The word choice in this book is perfect for our grade. It is easy to understand. Difficult words are often put into the glossary and the definition is on the same page as the word as well.

Dec 14, 2008 Alma rated it liked it

The book is well organized and gives a lot of information about important events in world history. However, the book mainly focuses on the successes of the Caucasian race. It should have a wider spectrum and discuss other races more thoroughly. As a future educator I look forward to working with it because it will provide at least the basics for my students.

Apr 17, 2013 Jamie Lee rated it it was amazing

Very helpful in homeworks. For Global History, we are assigned almost every night to read a certain chapter and take notes. I personally like history so this book is a 5 star. Through 9th to 10th, i've been using this book. Very helpful in homeworks. For Global History, we are assigned almost every night to read a certain chapter and take notes. I personally like history so this book is a 5 star. Through 9th to 10th, i've been using this book. ...more

With over 1000 pages of short stories the book is quite literally packed with information although it is quite lacking in a plot line. The characters however are highly developed and include China, India, and the Mongols

This isn't a review but can someone respond I need help. I don't know how to download it. Thanks for your help :) This isn't a review but can someone respond I need help. I don't know how to download it. Thanks for your help :) ...more