The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition

This first book in the four volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers’ polls―over 150,000 copies of the series in print!

What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six year old become the last emperor of Rome?

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. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids. 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.

Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests―each available separately to accompany each volume of TheStory of the World Text Book. Volume 1 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1 5. Illustrated throughout with black and white drawings and maps

From the Publisher

Suggested age ranges for each volume of the Story of the World series

Each of the four volumes of the Story of the World series are meant to be read by children, or read aloud to children. Here are suggested age ranges for each volume:

Volume 1 (978-1933339009): Children in grades 1-4Volume 2 (978-1933339092): Children in grades 2-5Volume 3 (978-1945841446): Children in grades 3-6Volume 4 (978-1945841903): Children in grades 4-8

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1933339004
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Well-Trained Mind Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2006
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second Edition, Revised
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 349 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781933339009
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933339009
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Story of the World
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #5,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Children’s Ancient History #5 in Social Studies Teaching Materials #14 in Homeschooling (Books)
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