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

History is a story; Isn't it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format.

Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World 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. Use the audio edition as an accompaniment to the book, or on its own. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.

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?

Revised and updated, The Story of the World includes a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.



Sample pages


The Story of the World series is intended for children in grades 1–4, but is often used by older students: Volume One is written primarily for grades 1–4; Volume Two for grades 2–5; Volume Three for grade 3–6; Volume Four for grades 4–8.

History for the Classical Child
Volume 1: Ancient Times
From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor

History is a story; Isn't it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format.

Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World 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. Use the audio edition as an accompaniment to the book, or on its own. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.

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?

Revised and updated, The Story of the World includes a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.



Sample pages


The Story of the World series is intended for children in grades 1–4, but is often used by older students: Volume One is written primarily for grades 1–4; Volume Two for grades 2–5; Volume Three for grade 3–6; Volume Four for grades 4–8.