"An entertaining
and insightful history exploring what our children can learn from the past." - Dan Jones, bestselling author and historian
"Big Ideas From History features a selection of interesting and significant historical events that help
us consider how we can learn from the past. The gorgeous illustrations by Anna
Doherty blend appealing contemporary images with prints of artefacts and
photographs. This book is ideal for a classroom, library or as a very special
gift. Starting with prehistory and moving through the ages to the future, it is
a book which presents information in a very easy-to-read way to help children
develop an understanding of the world." - The Scotsman
"This history book takes an innovative approach. It asks what history is for, and answers that question by explaining how understanding history helps you in your own life [...] The text is accurate, clear, and friendly and accompanied by illustrations and photos, making this an attractive and genuinely inspiring book." - Andrea Reece, Love Reading 4 Kids
"Thorough, in-depth, enticingly illustrated, and thought-provoking, Big Ideas from History covers a diverse selection of civilizations and cultures. It doesn't simply explain the where, who and when; it focuses on the how and the why; and prompts children to think critically ... this is the perfect 'big' book present for a curious upper primary or lower secondary-aged child." - School Reading List
"The School of Life comprises people from all over the world and it really shows here - the writing offers a variety of opinions presented with sensitivity and inclusivity" - The Little Literary Society
“Presents life lessons to consider... The history lessons connect the reader from the past to present…a title for history-minded readers, for those beginning a research project, or for use as supportive material to a history book. Recommended." - School Library Connection
“A great gift book for inquisitive children…. I love how books like Big Ideas From History show us how, more important than dates, learning why things happened is extremely important....The scope is impressive….History might be a behemoth of a topic, but this book places it on a personal level that all young readers can identify with.” - Robin Brooks, GeekDad
"An impressive compendium of historical events and personalities written and presented so as to be thoroughly effective for children ages 9-12…. especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library history collections for young readers." - Midwest Book Review
"…a title for history-minded readers, for those beginning a research project, or for use as supportive material to a history book. Recommended." - School Library Connection
"This book is awesome! As someone who loves history, I think every person should read this while growing up. It really gives a broad but concise view [of] the major moments in history. While everything isn't mentioned, nor should it, since I think this book gravitates towards children. This book honestly gives a more basic and honest look at the world and its cultures, events and people than most college text books that I have read." - Edelweiss review
"This book does a good job of covering several topics in a short amount of time. I particularly enjoyed when the book discussed evolution and how slowly the process went. Another great part was the explanation of how the physical features of people have changed over thousands of years, based on the journeys that they made from their original families and locations. Students will be able to learn a great deal from this book, as it clearly defined terms that they may be unfamiliar with." – NetGalley review
"I’m blown away by the scope and quality….the best history textbook for kids I’ve ever seen. This history book is AMAZING!" — @dadsuggests
“A book that will interest just about everyone….an entertaining journey through time, guided by two children, that encourages questioning and further reading.” — @kidsreadtheworld
