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All of Us
A Young People's History of the World
2014
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3.97
Average Rating
93
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An inclusive and expansive telling of the history of civilization from the beginning of time, by one of France's most beloved children's authors All of Us is a collective history of the world, told from an uncommon point of view. Written in the first-person plural, All of Us is a book of our history, emphasizing our unity as a species, beginning with the birth of our planet and our common origins in Africa, and describing how we came to be who we are in all our numerous guises. As hunter-gatherers and nomads, inventors of tools, farmers and breeders, we evolved in various ways, influenced by outside forces, such as different climates and geographies, which led to our divisions into different civilizations. Our past was one of incredible invention—the creation of art, the development of writing, the birth of science, religion, and philosophy—but also of constant struggle for survival, of colonization, of revolution, slavery, and war. With detailed maps, intricate illustrations, and vivid descriptions, All of Us is a gripping and inclusive world history for young readers, a history of the family of man. It will appeal to fans of Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States series.

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Author

Yvan Pommaux
Yvan Pommaux
Author · 28 books
Yvan Pommaux is a beloved children's book author in France who is known for his detailed research and illustration style. In 1995 he was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris. Three schools have been named after him as a testament to the joy and educational appeal of his work for children. Theseus and the Minotaur is Pommaux's first book in English.
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