A Street Through Time: A 12,000-Year Walk Through History
A Street Through Time by Anne Millard is a beautifully illustrated children’s history book that traces a single street from around 10,000 BCE to the present day. This digital PDF edition includes all 45 pages of detailed artwork by Steve Noon. Your download is available instantly after purchase, so you can start exploring without waiting for shipping.
The book follows the same location as it changes from a Stone Age camp into a village, a town, and a city. It shows how people lived, worked, and coped with invasions, plagues, and new technologies.
Book Overview
Written by Anne Millard and illustrated by Steve Noon, A Street Through Time was first published by DK Children in 2012. The book uses fourteen large illustrations to show one street across 12,000 years of history. Young readers are invited to examine each scene closely to find a time traveler named Henry Hyde hidden among the details.
This edition is a downloadable PDF, designed for home learning, classroom use, and curious readers aged 5 to 10. The book’s visual approach makes historical change easy to compare and understand.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Fourteen detailed historical scenes by illustrator Steve Noon, covering periods from the Stone Age to the modern street.
- A river settlement that grows from a Stone Age camp into a settled village, then a busy town, and finally a city.
- Scenes showing Roman times, Viking raiders, medieval life, plague, and the Industrial Revolution.
- A hidden time traveler in every illustration to find and follow through the pages.
- A timeline, glossary, and index that support the visual history.
Why This Book Matters
The book makes deep history visible by keeping one street constant while the world around it changes. Readers can see how houses, transport, clothing, and daily routines developed over centuries. It has become a favorite resource for children learning about history and for families who enjoy detailed picture books.
Book Details
| Format | |
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| File Size | 42.4 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 45 |
| Author | Anne Millard |
| Illustrator | Steve Noon |
| Publisher | DK Children |
| Publication Date | August 20, 2012 |
| Edition | REV UPD |
| Print Length | 48 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0756697921 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0756697921 |
| Reading Age | 5 – 10 years, from customers |
| Grade Level | 5 – 12 |
| Dimensions | 10.19 x 0.41 x 12.19 inches |
| Item Weight | 9 ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #503,243 in Books |
| Customer Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars (200) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase you can access the file immediately and read it on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The PDF works with compatible reading apps, including Kindle apps and standard PDF readers.
FAQ
How do I get the book after purchase? The PDF is available for download immediately after purchase from your account.
Is this a physical book? No. This is a digital edition, and no printed copy will be shipped.
What devices can I use? You can read the PDF on computers, tablets, phones, and reading apps that support PDF files.
Download A Street Through Time today and walk 12,000 years of history from the comfort of your screen.
Verified Bibliographic Details
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