A Child's History of the World

by V. M. Hillyer

Written by Calvert School's first Head Master, Virgil Hillyer, this history storybook combines charm with facts to stimulate young minds and leave them yearning for more information.
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.
Beautifully illustrated, A Child's History of the World is a classic. It contains 79 stories that start at the beginning of time and reach to the present.

Genres: History

458 pages, Paperback

Published February 18, 2021

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this book just a couple chapters at a time during family meeting. The first few chapters are a bit questionable, but they allowed us to discuss strange racial views prevalent in the 1940s. Aside from a few worldview issues, this was a FABULOUS overview of history. Highly recommend.

[Carrie Gaynor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightful read for homeschooled children. I agree with other reviewers: it is terribly outdated now and has questionable racial views. I had to censure at times. But in the context of when it was written, a good read.

[Brit Chhangur]

Finally finished this one. Read-aloud during morning-time! Outdated for a geography book, and awful perspective at times, but well-written and fun, like Child’s History of the World.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so enjoyable!