The Mystery of History Volume 4
From Bach to the War on Terror, Volume IV turns modern history into a vivid, Gospel-centered journey—blending bold storytelling, big questions, and hands-on projects for deep, credit-worthy learning.
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The Mystery of History Volume IV
Typically counted as 1 full credit for high school, The Mystery of History Volume IV takes your teen from powdered wigs to power struggles, covering 1708 to 2014 in a way that's as bold as the centuries it spans. Expect revolutions, independence movements, world wars, and major cultural shifts—all delivered through a Christian lens that never skips the Gospel thread tying it all together.
This hardback student reader packs 84 vividly told lessons that unfold across 28 weeks (when paced at 3 lessons per week). It starts with composers like Bach and Handel and marches straight through the American Revolution, the fall of the Alamo, and up to the War on Terror. Along the way, your teen will wrestle with big ideas—freedom, faith, and humanity's long trail of triumphs and tragedy.
Your student will get pretests, mapping work, quizzes, activities, timelines, and hands-on projects through the downloadable Companion Guide (included). He'll debate the ethics of the Underground Railroad, learn Chinese words for everyday use, measure out Florence Nightingale's famous 4-mile rounds, and maybe even build a Turkish lantern or reenact Sojourner Truth's speech. There's something here for every learning style—visual, auditory, hands-on—and every kind of student, from bookworms to big-picture thinkers.
While the student reader can stand alone, the Companion Guide makes it a complete curriculum—perfect for solo learners, co-ops, or group classes. Because the content leans heavier than earlier volumes (both in reading level and historical intensity), it's best for middle schoolers and up, with high schoolers getting the most out of the full experience.
History should be more than a list of names and dates. With The Mystery of History Volume IV, it becomes a layered, God-centered story that your teen won't just memorize—he'll understand.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
One difference between the two series is their target age. The Story of the World is primarily for elementary students, with Volume I recommended for 1st through 4th grade and Volume IV for 4th through 8th grade. The Mystery of History's reading level begins at about 4th or 5th grade in Volume I and progresses to 10th or 11th grade in Volume IV, although it is easily adaptable for multiple ages.
Another key difference is the religious perspective. The Story of the World aims to narrate from a neutral perspective. It covers major religious characters and historical events but does not endorse a particular religious view. The Mystery of History is written from a clearly Christian perspective and integrates biblical and church history into the text.
A minor difference between the two series is the student work involved. The Story of the World revolves around the narrative, so all activities, while engaging, are optional. The Mystery of History is also narrative-based but expects more student work. Nonetheless, it is highly adaptable to each student's age and family preferences.
