Usborne World History The Last 500 Years

Usborne World History: The Last 500 Years
This engaging, visually rich history survey from Usborne takes readers through the past half-millennium, covering major events, figures, and turning points from Columbus and the Reformation to the world wars and modern movements. It uses reconstructions, photographs, timelines, and sidebars to make complex historical themes accessible to younger readers, making it a strong addition to homeschool world history curricula for middle and upper grades.

Product Details:

• Brand Name (vendor): Usborne
• ISBN: 9780794527068
• Grade Year: Middle School – High School
• Media Type: Hardcover Illustrated History Book
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing
• Condition: Good (used)
• Inside Condition: Clean, intact pages
• Subject: World History / Modern History / Social Studies

This edition offers a balance of narrative overview and illustrative detail, helping students grasp key patterns and events of recent centuries while engaging visually. It works well as both a spine in a world history sequence and as supplementary reading in a broader social studies program.