The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times

Help students grasp the interconnectivity of world history with The Story of the World resources – and watch as history comes to life! Told in the straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer’s trademark, each volume in this lauded series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas — find out what happened around the world in the centuries before our own. This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. 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?

The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, this resource 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.

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