Description Mom's History Letters, the first children's book by Park Eun-bong—author of the beloved Letters on Korean History—has been revised and re-released as a combined edition in 2010, ten years after its original 2000 publication. Written by a respected Korean historian, Mom's History Letters has stood the test of time as a steady bestseller in world history for children. Like Letters on Korean History, this book was written through real conversations between the author and her elementary-school-aged daughter, Se-un, making it perfectly suited to children's perspectives and interests. ● A World History Journey with Park Eun-bong, Author of Letters on Korean History Just like Letters on Korean History, which has been read by 2.5 million readers, this book draws young readers into the world of history with captivating storytelling. Author Park Eun-bong helps children see history not as tedious memorization, but as a subject to think about and feel. -From the text- "Se-un really loved Greek mythology. Once you understand the city-states and the people who lived there, you'll understand the gods they believed in even better." ● Your Child's First World History Book If your child is starting to show interest in world history, Mom's History Letters is the perfect first book. Written with a third-grade daughter in mind, it can be comfortably read independently by children age 10 and up. As both a historian and a mother, the author understands exactly which parts children find difficult, and explains them in a fun, accessible way. -From the text- "Jainism strictly opposes violence, so followers never harm living creatures. That means if you wanted to follow Jainism, you'd have to become a vegetarian! Hmm, that wouldn't work for Se-un—she loves meat way too much." ● 31 Letters on World History, 4 on Korean History This book condenses a vast sweep of history into 35 themed chapters, covering all the essential points of world history. It also sets aside dedicated chapters on Korean history, helping children build a broad understanding of world history while learning to connect it with Korea's own story. -From the text- "When you study world history, think carefully about how it relates to our country and how we might view it from our own perspective. That will make learning much more fun, and fresh, lively new ideas will spring up like a fountain." ● World History Written by a Korean Historian Who writes history, and from what perspective, matters a great deal—the information included changes depending on the author's viewpoint. That's why it's worthwhile to have children first read a world history book written by a Korean historian. -From the text- "Mom's history letters should come full circle and end back home, in Korea. In history, where the viewer's eyes and thoughts are focused matters enormously." ● Two Volumes Combined Into One! The original 2000 edition was published in two volumes, but the 2010 revised edition combines them into a single volume, lowering the price and allowing readers to enjoy the full history in one continuous read. ● Fresh Photos and Illustrations All photos and illustrations have been replaced, and previously black-and-white photos have been updated to color, making the book feel more approachable for today's children. The decade-old visuals have been completely refreshed to match modern children's sensibilities. ● Added Historical Maps Maps offering an at-a-glance view of world history have been included. Each map also marks geographic locations, helping children build spatial awareness alongside their understanding of historical timelines. ● First Children's Book Released Simultaneously in Print and E-Book Readers who purchase the print edition from participating online bookstores can receive the e-book for free. To celebrate the release, a limited-time free promotional event will run for a period after publication. Author's Note (Preface) To Se-un, who turned ten in the year 2000: Whatever you choose to do in life, knowing history will truly help you. In history, there are those who succeeded and those who failed. There are the brilliant and clever, and there are the plain and unassuming. But every one of them is a protagonist in history—together, they all come together to form the great, sweeping current we call history. When things aren't going well, and the future feels uncertain and unsettling, open a history book. You'll find hope there. What I want to tell you through this book is that history doesn't have to be the stiff, memorization-heavy subject it's often made out to be.