Description

If Our World Were 100 Days is a captivating children’s book that compresses the entire history of human civilisation into just 100 days. Written by Jackie McCann and illustrated by Aaron Cushley, this hardback book offers a unique way of looking at our past, present, and future. By imagining our world’s 10,000-year history as if it were only 100 days long, each “day” equals 100 years. The result is an easy-to-understand timeline that helps children grasp the vast scope of human history in a fun, accessible way.

The book begins with the earliest days of settled civilisation and traces humanity’s milestones, including the invention of the wheel, the rise of cities, and the development of writing. Each spread explores a new era, showcasing key events and ideas that have shaped the world as we know it. Using bold, clear illustrations and simple text, the book invites young readers to reflect on important questions: When did we first live in cities? What changes have truly improved our world? And how might we shape the future?

The engaging narrative covers important themes like technological progress, global population growth, the invention of transport, and even how disease has impacted societies. By illustrating these concepts in a simple and visual way, If Our World Were 100 Days makes history come alive for children aged 5 and up.

This book is perfect for both individual reading and classroom use. It’s a wonderful way to introduce young explorers to the broad scope of human history while encouraging them to think about how past events shape the world today — and what future changes might look like.

Ideal as a gift or educational resource, If Our World Were 100 Days is an inspiring journey through history that young readers will treasure.