This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people farmers cities & civilisations all the way to the World Wars & the modern day this book answers such questions as ' What were the pyramids for?'; ' Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; & ' When was the World Wide Web invented?'. Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to underst&.