The History Advent Calendar: 24 Days of World History for Curious Kids Ages 9-12. A Countdown Gift of True Stories, Surprising Facts and Things to Try

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24 Days of History: Unlock 24 fascinating historical stories, from the first fire and ancient cave art to the journey to the Moon.Real Stories, Not Just Facts: Discover what happened, who was involved, and why each moment still matters today.Surprising Discoveries: Meet an ancient emperor buried with 8,000 clay soldiers, explore a 4,500-year-old city with flushing toilets, and uncover the story of an ancient ruler whose enormous generosity disrupted Egypt's economy.A Truly Global History: Explore Aksum, Great Zimbabwe, the Indus Valley, Mali and Timbuktu, Shang China, Pacific voyagers, the Inca, Greece, Rome, and many more.More Than Reading: Every day includes Five Things That Will Surprise You, a look at what was happening elsewhere in the world, the history behind an everyday word, an activity to try, and a riddle for tomorrow.Made for Curious Minds: Ideal for readers ages 9+, families, classrooms, bedtime reading, and anyone who loves discovering unexpected pieces of the past.Gift-Ready Format: 6 × 9 inch paperback, printed in the USA, with a smooth matte cover.