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#52747 in Books Larry Gonick 1990-09-10 1997-09-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.90 x .90 x 8.50l; 1.57 #File Name: 0385265204368 pagesThe Cartoon History of the Universe Volumes 1 7
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I wish we had this during grade school?By E. E. ValerianoI highly recommend this book. It's well written; it's occasionally funny and very readable. Volumes 1 to 7 starts with the Big Bang; to the evolution; to the first great civilizations (Sumer; Egypt and the Greeks); and ends with Alexander the Great reaching India.I was so impressed about the presentation that I thought - why isn't there an animated version of this book (and the other volumes)? Wouldn't it be nice for kids to be able to get their history lessons via Cartoon Network?But then I reached the part about what early Greek women did with their goats and sheep and how the Spartans treated young boys and I thought "well; maybe it's better if it stays in book form".My only gripe is the lack of an index. Certainly handy when important names and places are regularly mentioned (like any other history book) .1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful distillationBy Santa Barbara YannAnother stellar volume by Larry Gonick. If your kid absorbs this; she will know more than 99% of well read adults in this country.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Learn yourself some historyBy Colton JamesFun way to learn history; especially if you're a nerd who likes history jokes. This would be great for kids as well!
