Story of the World Volume 1 Text: Ancient Times, Expanded Edition

Please Note: This edition is not compatible with the older (2001/2006) editions. You cannot mix and match products.

Time Frame: BC 5000 – 400 AD

For 25 years, The Story of the World has helped millions of children fall in love with history. Now, the Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition brings the sweep and drama of the human story to a new generation of readers. Susan Wise Bauer has updated and expanded this history, while retaining the engaging and accessible style that made the original so beloved. From the pyramids of Egypt to the palaces of China, from the rise of the first cities to the fall of the Roman Empire, The Story of the World will captivate your child.

This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school students, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world’s civilizations!

Expanded Edition Improvements:

• New chapter order for better chronological flow
• Two new chapters on East Asian history
• Additional material in the existing chapters on key historical events, including the Silk Road, the rise of the Roman Republic, Han China, ancient Korea, Herod the Great, and more
• Ten new mini-biographies on fascinating men & women of the ancient world
• Twenty new illustrations and maps
• Updated pronunciation guide
• Clearer formatting distinguishes ancient texts, myths, and stories from historical narrative

Use this Text along with the Instructor Guide and Student Workbook for a full year of history, literature, and geography study along with fun and engaging hands-on activities. Enjoy your studies now and lay the foundation for a life-long interest in, and understanding of, history.

This product is also part of the Volume 1 Bundle.