A Child's History of the World

"A Child's History of the World" by V. M. Hillyer is a journey through time designed for young readers. It starts with a poetic look at an empty world, before life and people existed. The book then walks readers through the formation of the Earth, the arrival of dinosaurs and other creatures, and finally, the dawn of human civilization. The narrative simplifies complex ideas, presenting a sequential history of the world's major events and figures in a way that sparks a sense of wonder and makes learning about history enjoyable.