Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas―find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times.
The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times
This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.
Accompanying Student Activity book and Test and answer keys
The Story of the World, Volume 2: The Middle Ages
This covers the major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?
Accompanying Student Activity book and Test and answer keys
The Story of the World, Volume 3: Early Modern Times
This covers the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture. Early Modern Times weaves world history into a story book format. Who was the Sun King? Why did the Luddites go around England smashing machines? And how did samurai become sumo wrestlers?
The Story of the World, Volume 4: The Modern Age
This covers major historical events in the years 1850-2000. From the Middle East and China to Africa and the Americas―find out what happened all around the world in the last century and a half. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes the stories of each continent and people group.
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