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A Child's History of the World
Written by V. M. Hillyer
Narrated by Jason Damron
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One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.
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Reviews for A Child's History of the World
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5An evolutionist mindset carries through much of the book (not just the opening chapter or two).
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5These stories are good for children to learn world history .