First Encyclopedia of History

By Fiona Chandler, David Hancock

On Sale: 6/30/2026

A bright, lively introduction to world history – from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement – with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as “Who lived in the Forbidden City?”, “Where did the Vikings come from?” and “What was the Industrial Revolution?” Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

A bright, lively introduction to world history – from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement – with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as “Who lived in the Forbidden City?”, “Where did the Vikings come from?” and “What was the Industrial Revolution?” Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

ISBN: 9781836053910
Imprint: Usborne
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 64
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Almanacs

Fiona Chandler

Biography

Fiona Chandler (1965 – 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.

David Hancock

A bright, lively introduction to world history – from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement – with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as “Who lived in the Forbidden City?”, “Where did the Vikings come from?” and “What was the Industrial Revolution?” Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

A bright, lively introduction to world history – from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement – with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as “Who lived in the Forbidden City?”, “Where did the Vikings come from?” and “What was the Industrial Revolution?” Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

ISBN: 9781836053910
Imprint: Usborne
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 64
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Almanacs

Fiona Chandler

Biography

Fiona Chandler (1965 – 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.

David Hancock