There are not many books. If you can read them thoroughly and remember them, and because a book can extend your interest in a field, it is effective reading.
When I was a child, I definitely started reading from picture books. The vivid and interesting pictures can stimulate children's interest in history.
As we get older, there are more and more comic books explaining history in some more difficult areas.
1. Picture books "Hand-drawn Historical Maps of China" & "Hand-drawn Historical Maps of the World"
When my child was about 5 years old, he especially liked maps, so at that time I chose to use this set of books that were closely integrated with geography to stimulate his interest in history. .
Take the book "Chinese History" as an example. The whole book is written according to the chronological context, but it is presented with hand-drawn drawings and the geography, customs and customs of the dynasty at that time.
concisely draws the territorial boundaries of different dynasties, distinctive features such as dynasty capitals, custom interpretations, major events, clothing culture, etc. It is very helpful for children to quickly understand the history of the motherland.
Because the introduction is relatively comprehensive, children will use it as a reference book when they are young to quickly check some contents. In short, is practical and fun.
2. "A Brief History of Humanity (Picture Book Edition): A Super Illustrated World History for Children"
I bought this book when my child was 5 years old.
Every time I go on a business trip for a long time, I always buy some gifts for my children on the way back. This book is a gift for my children. Unexpectedly, the content is really good.
The picture book version of "A Brief History of Humanity" is a general history picture book. tells the stories of the ancestors from the perspective of children. From prehistoric times to the 21st century, 7 important historical periods show us life scenes in different periods. , this is a "Brief History of Humanity" for children.
The timeline is clear. The seven important periods are prehistory, ancient civilization, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment , the Industrial Revolution period, the 20th century and the 21st century.
For children who like charts, timelines and maps, this book is really a great historical enlightenment book.
3. "Half-hour Comic History of China"
Needless to say, this set of books has long been at the top of the literature and history rankings on platforms such as and . Many children fell into the trap of history because of this set of books.
"Half-hour Comic History of China" creates a new way of telling history - comics tell history! Although the form of is humorous, I did some research before buying it and the content in the book is still very rigorous.
If you control the scale well, this book is still a good beginning for reading history. But after my child became interested in history, I reduced the time he spent reading comics.
4. " If History is a Group of Meows "
I maintain a relatively neutral attitude towards this set of books, but because there are quite a few parents who ask me, I will introduce them here.
After reading it, my feeling is: if you have the "Half Hour" series at home, you don't have to fall into this series. After all, both are comics, and both interpret history in a funny way, which is somewhat repetitive.
But if you don’t have historical comics at home, you can also consider this set.
Then, I would like to share some thoughts about comic reading.
In the early stages of reading, the benefits of reading picture books and comics are obvious. Humorous comics can attract children's attention. Starting from comics to read history is a good choice for children who are not yet strong in reading.
However, in , we should not have the illusion that children "love reading historical comics = reading history". In , the reading ability should be cultivated and the number of text books that should be purchased is still indispensable.
History is vivid, but also boring. Only by reading the text version of history and letting the text trigger abstract thinking can it help children form their own view of history.
