Story of the World Volume 4 - MP3 Download

The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age

From Revolutions to Rocket Launches—Modern History Has Never Been So Exciting!

Get ready to zoom through time—from the Crystal Palace to the Cold War, Gandhi's salt march to the Space Race, and revolutions sparked by cow fat to moonwalks that wowed the world. The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age is the grand finale in this beloved four-part series—and what a finale it is.

Whether you're reading aloud to your upper elementary student or handing the reins to your middle schooler, this engaging, story-driven text makes the whirlwind of 1850–1994 feel like the most thrilling chapter of all.

Audiobook = History on the Go

Narrated by the amazing Jim Weiss, the audiobook version is unabridged, clear, and captivating—no sound effects, no background noise, just pure story. It's perfect for:

Long car rides

Mealtime listening

Independent learning

Bedtime cool-downs

Parents who need an extra pair of hands (and a calm voice reading history)

From Gandhi's peaceful protests to the fall of the Berlin Wall, The Story of the World Volume 4 turns modern history into a riveting, real-world adventure your family won't forget.

About The Story of the World Series – History That Reads Like an Adventure Book!

Tired of history that feels more like a list of dates than an epic tale? Then you're ready for The Story of the World—a wildly engaging, story-driven history curriculum that brings the past to life with dragons, emperors, explorers, and the occasional pie fight (seriously).

This four-volume series by Susan Wise Bauer turns world history into a captivating read-aloud (or read-alone!) journey from ancient times to the modern age, all told in a way that actually makes sense to kids. Think of it as your child's personal time machine—minus the jet lag.

What You'll Explore

Volume 1: Ancient Times
From pyramids and pharaohs to the last Roman emperor—travel back to the very beginning!

Volume 2: The Middle Ages
Castles, crusaders, and chocolate (yes, really). From the fall of Rome to the start of the Renaissance.

Volume 3: Early Modern Times
Queen Elizabeth I, samurai battles, and the invention of potato chips (okay, almost). All the excitement from the 1500s to the Gold Rush.

Volume 4: The Modern Age
From railroads to revolutions, you'll tour the globe and wrap up with the 20th century's biggest moments.

Each volume is built to flex with your family—Volume 1 is great for curious kids in grades 1–6, while Volume 4 ramps things up for older students, typically grades 4–8, with topics that carry a little more weight.

The series isn't faith-based