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Story of the World, Vol. 1

History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times
By Susan Wise Bauer
Series: Story of the World
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The Story of the World, Volume 1 traces the fascinating events of ancient history across Africa, China, Europe, and the Americas. Beginning with the earliest nomads and concluding with the last Roman emperor, it shares captivating tales such as the secrets of Shi Huangdi's tomb and the adventures of Anansi the Spider. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this book invites families to explore the world's early civilisations together.
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Designed for elementary school children and their parents, this read-aloud history is recommended for Grades 1-5, ideal for families seeking an engaging introduction to ancient world history.

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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!

From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor

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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 marvellous 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 The Story of the World Text Book. Volume 1 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-5.

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"This may well be the best multi-age read aloud narrative of world history yet to have been written." – Homeschooling in Japan

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933339016

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 September 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: The Well-Trained Mind Press

Edition: Second Edition, Revised

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 349

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature Series: Story of the World Susan Wise Bauer

About the Author

Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.

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