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Story of the World, Text Bundle, Hardcover Revised Edition History for the Classical Child Ancient Times through The M...

by Susan Wise Bauer

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2021-05-04
Pages:1738
Format:hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1945841710

Reading Info

Age Range:6-12

About This Book

With over a million copies of the series now in print, The Story of the World has become an enduring favorite of young readers and their parents. Available in hardcover, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women and men

Our Review

This engaging world history series offers families a comprehensive narrative journey from ancient nomadic civilizations through modern global events, presenting history as a continuous story rather than disconnected facts. Susan Wise Bauer masterfully weaves together the experiences of both women and men across continents and centuries, creating an accessible chronological framework that helps children understand how historical events connect. The four-volume set covers everything from early human migration to twentieth-century conflicts, all delivered in an entertaining storytelling style that transforms complex historical concepts into memorable tales. This approach makes world history feel immediate and relevant, helping young readers see themselves as part of the ongoing human story.

What distinguishes this series is its ability to balance breadth with depth, providing enough detail to spark curiosity without overwhelming elementary and middle school students. The narrative format naturally lends itself to read-aloud sessions, making it ideal for family learning or independent reading for children who enjoy immersive stories. Parents will appreciate how the books present historical figures as real people with motivations and challenges, fostering empathy alongside historical knowledge. For families seeking a cohesive world history curriculum or simply wanting to nurture a love for history, this series creates a foundation that will serve children through their academic journey and beyond.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction