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The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times Bundle, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor
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The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times Bundle, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition is a bundle that brings history to life for young readers. Susan Wise Bauer, along with Elizabeth Rountree, presents an engaging narrative history of the world from the earliest nomads to the... Read More
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Spend an entire year investigating the whole ancient world—from Mesopotamia and Egypt through Greece, Rome, China, India, and the Americas! Now revised & expanded with new images, more stories, and updated reading lists.

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The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times Bundle, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition is a bundle that brings history to life for young readers. Susan Wise Bauer, along with Elizabeth Rountree, presents an engaging narrative history of the world from the earliest nomads to the last Roman emperor.

Designed as an educational resource, the book not only provides thrilling stories but also connects events across time and cultures, providing children with a coherent understanding of the past. Accompanied by maps and illustrations, this edition combines story-based learning with visuals to captivate and educate young minds.

With its chronological presentation, families and educators can guide children through ancient times, making history both accessible and enjoyable. Whether used as a resource for homeschooling or as a supplement to school curriculums, this expanded edition continues to inspire curiosity and a love for history.

Explore the world as it was thousands of years ago, while sparking the imagination and critical thinking of young readers through accessible and carefully curated storytelling.

Series: Story of the World

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781944481896

Publisher: Figures In Motion

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 17 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Figures In Motion

Edition: Revised, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

Illustration: multiple black and white illustrations and maps

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jeff West
  • Contributions by Kat Stelly
  • Edited by Susanna Jarrett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 84.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 2418g

Pages: 861

About the Author

Susan Wise Bauer is a writer, educator, and historian. Her previous books include the Writing With Ease, Writing With Skill, and Story of the World series from Well-Trained Mind Press, as well as The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had, Rethinking School, The Story of Western Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory, and the History of the World series, all from W. W. Norton. She has a Ph.D. in American Studies from the College of William & Mary in Virginia, as well as an M.A. in seventeenth-century literature and a Master of Divinity in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature. For fifteen years, she taught literature and composition at the College of William and Mary. Elizabeth Rountree has taught elementary school children for more than ten years. She lives and works outside of Richmond, Virginia. Jeff West is an established illustrator and his variety and bulk of work is expansive, ranging from traditional art to art for TV and movies. He recently earned himself an Emmy nomination and has worked on blockbuster shows and films. He resides in Arizona.

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