Description We've finished Korean history—now it's time for world history! "World History Seen Through Pictures" is complete, the perfect stepping stone from Korean history to world history. We need history books that are easy and fun to read. Born from the wishes of children, parents, and teachers alike, the "Korean History Seen Through Pictures" series has been steadily loved by readers since its publication. So far, about 970 readers have taken part in the "Korean History Diary: 5-Week Challenge," both online and offline. Writing a Korean history diary entry every single day for five weeks is no easy task for elementary students—yet around 500 children have persevered and earned the "Korean History Expert Award." This beautiful journey of reading, feeling, and expressing our history continues to this day. Children and parents who first encountered Korean history through this series wanted a world history book just as easy to understand. The authors—who are also teachers in schools—felt the same need. That shared understanding led to a new project: to help children cross the bridge from Korean history into world history, "World History Seen Through Pictures" was born, designed especially with young readers in mind. ★ Easy Does It: Your First Step into World History with "World History Seen Through Pictures" 1. Written by Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers—at a Child's Eye Level! The "World History Seen Through Pictures" series breaks down the major flow of world history into short, simple text paired with fun illustrations. Based on the 7th revised middle school history curriculum, difficult Chinese-character terms and abstract concepts have been softened into approachable language, while the illustrations are lively and engaging. At the same time, the book faithfully includes the artifacts, historical sites, and thematic maps found in textbooks. This series will be a steady companion for children taking their first leap from Korean history into world history. 2. Mastering the Flow of World History Through Pictures How do you measure the time from Earth's birth 4.6 billion years ago, through the rise of humankind, to the dawn of civilization? And how many books would it take to contain it all? To journey through such vast, almost unimaginable spans of time and space, careful selection and focus are essential. That's why this series is designed so that even just reading the titles and pictures gives readers a sense of the overall flow. Reading it repeatedly, without pressure, naturally builds understanding—no memorization required. A hallmark of the "Seen Through Pictures" series is its 1:1 pairing of text and illustration. At the end of the book, a world history timeline lets readers see the flow of both world and Korean history at a glance, from ancient times to today. 3. Written by Passionate History Teachers, Supervised by Yeoksa Sarang The writers behind this book are teachers who constantly strive to create lessons that are easy and enjoyable from a student's point of view. Yeoksa Sarang, the research group that supervised the book, is made up of teachers who share the same philosophy. Together, they continue working to help children see history not as a dry, fossilized subject, but as a living story filled with the wisdom of humanity. Though the writing and review process was carried out over a relatively short period, the depth of research behind it speaks for itself. 4. Reading, Writing, and Learning Together Along with the growing interest in the humanities, more and more people are reading, writing, discussing, and learning together—not to build résumés or compete, but simply for the joy of real learning that leads to a happier life. It's wonderful to see this spirit spreading. Since 2014, Gyerim Books has run the "Korean History Diary: 5-Week Challenge" together with young readers. This diary-writing program—held not only through online cafes and blogs, but also in libraries, education centers, and elementary school after-school programs, guided by Korean history specialists—has already spread by word of mouth among parents and teachers. Through writing Korean history diaries, more and more readers are discovering fun ways to study and read, sharing tips with one another, and feeling a real sense of accomplishment upon earning the "Korean History Expert Award." Following the success of the Korean history series, the "World History Seen Through Pictures" series will now launch its own "World History Diary: 5-Week Challenge" together with readers. 5. If You Have to Study, Make It Fun Traveling freely across time and space through world history calls for a moment to pause and breathe. That's why the book includes short breaks along the way. In the "Korean History Within World History" corner, readers can look back at moments in Korean history that echo—yet differ from—world events of the same era. And at the end of each chapter, a "World History Playground" section...