
Titles in This Set
Great Explorers
Great Inventors
Great Scientists
Castles
Kingdoms of the Past
Mysterious Tombs and Treasures
Egyptians
The Aztecs
World War I
World War II
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Fox Eye Publishing
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
Overview
Introduction to History for Beginners Series 2 is a 10-book paperback collection from Fox Eye Publishing that walks young readers through some of history's most fascinating people, places, and turning points. Written by Jasmine Brooke, each slim volume pairs friendly, age-appropriate text with colorful illustrations covering explorers, inventors, scientists, castles, lost kingdoms, buried treasures, ancient Egyptians, the Aztecs, and both World Wars. Perfectly sized for kids ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), the set builds background knowledge one accessible topic at a time, making it a natural fit for classroom libraries, homeschool shelves, or curious readers at home.
About the Book
This ten-title collection introduces grade-school readers to the sweep of world history through short, focused books rather than one overwhelming volume. Great Explorers and Great Inventors open the set by celebrating human curiosity and ingenuity, showing how bold voyages and clever ideas changed everyday life. Great Scientists continues that thread, spotlighting the questions and experiments that built our understanding of the natural world. Castles and Kingdoms of the Past shift focus to power and daily life long ago, from towering fortresses to the rulers who shaped ancient realms, while Mysterious Tombs and Treasures taps into kids' natural fascination with archaeology and hidden discoveries. Egyptians and The Aztecs bring two influential civilizations to life, exploring how they lived, built, and believed. The final two titles, World War I and World War II, offer a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to the twentieth century's defining conflicts. Each book follows a consistent format: short chapters, clear language, and bright visuals designed to hold a young reader's attention without watering down the facts. Because every title stands on its own, kids can dip into whichever subject interests them most, then circle back to the rest of the set later. The collection covers a genuinely broad slice of the curriculum — ancient civilizations, medieval life, invention, and modern conflict — in one coordinated purchase.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Great Explorers — Introduces the daring voyagers who charted unknown seas and opened new routes between distant lands.
Great Inventors — Looks at the inventors and inventions that changed how people lived, worked, and traveled.
Great Scientists — Profiles the curious minds whose questions and experiments shaped our understanding of the world.
Castles — Explores medieval castles and what daily life was like for the people who lived and worked inside them.
Kingdoms of the Past — Surveys some of history's great kingdoms and the rulers who built and governed them.
Mysterious Tombs and Treasures — Digs into famous tombs and treasures and the archaeological discoveries that revealed them.
Egyptians — Explains how the ancient Egyptians farmed, built monuments, and organized their daily lives.
The Aztecs — Introduces the Aztec civilization, its cities, beliefs, and everyday customs.
World War I — Gives young readers an age-appropriate introduction to the causes and course of the First World War.
World War II — Provides a gentle overview of the key events and impact of the Second World War.
About the Author
Jasmine Brooke is a children's author associated with Fox Eye Publishing's educational nonfiction lines, including the Introduction to History, Introduction to Science, and Introduction to Geography series for beginners. Her books are built around short, accessible chapters and bright, engaging illustrations designed to introduce grade-school readers to big topics without overwhelming them. Across these series, Brooke's straightforward, curiosity-driven style has made her a familiar name to parents and teachers looking for approachable nonfiction for young independent readers.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten bite-sized history books in one brand-new paperback set make it easy to build a young reader's background knowledge without a single overwhelming textbook. It's a smart choice for a birthday gift, back-to-school bundle, classroom library, or summer reading stack, giving curious 7-9 year olds plenty of real history to explore at their own pace.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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