The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age

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!

Where was the Crystal Palace? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? And how did cow fat start a revolution? These discoveries and more are located within The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age. Designed for grades 3-8.

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