{"product_id":"history-empires-and-colonialism-for-khasan-laudry-9783690832526","title":"History Empires and Colonialism for Kids: The Rise and Fall of World Empires, European Conquest, Indigenous Peoples, and Decolonization Explained for","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat really happened when empires ruled the world - and why it still matters today?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis eye-opening nonfiction guide walks young readers through one of history's most powerful and complex eras: the Age of Empires and Colonialism. From the sweeping reach of the British Empire to the Scramble for Africa, from colonial economies built on exploitation to the brave resistance movements that pushed back - every chapter is written in clear, honest, age-appropriate language that respects young readers' intelligence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, your child will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat colonialism actually means - and how it shaped the modern world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the British Empire expanded across continents and what it left behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Scramble for Africa and how European powers carved up an entire continent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench, Spanish, and other European empires - their reach, their impact, and their legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow colonial economies worked - and who really paid the price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarkable stories of resistance: the leaders, movements, and peoples who fought back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow empire shaped culture, language, religion, and identity across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wave of decolonization after World War Two and the nations that won independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lasting legacy of colonialism in today's world - inequality, borders, and belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to think about this history honestly, with empathy and critical understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this is for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title is ideal for curious readers ages 8-12, including students in grades 3 through 7. It is widely suited for homeschool history curricula, classroom supplemental reading, and independent learners who want real answers about how the world got to where it is today. Parents and educators who want a balanced, multi-perspective approach to world history - one that includes Indigenous voices and global viewpoints - will find this a dependable and thought-provoking resource. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters are structured to build understanding progressively, making complex geopolitical history genuinely accessible without oversimplifying the human stories at its core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf your child is ready to understand history beyond the textbook - scroll up and grab their copy today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Khasan Laudry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3690832527\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783690832526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Khasan Laudry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Khasan Laudry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852836155647,"sku":"9783690832526","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-empires-and-colonialism-for-khasan-laudry-9783690832526","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}