The Story of the World Volume 1 Bundle
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The Story of the World Volume 1 Bundle
$89.85
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Product Code: 181-271
Multiple Grades
Complete Course
Nonreligious
Multisensory Learning
The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times
The Story of the World Volume 1 covers Ancient Times. This is the first of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events beginning with the earliest nomads and ending with the last Roman emperor (5000 BC to 400 AD). What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome? A read-aloud history for the whole family!
The Curriculum/Activity Guide offers parents and teachers a complete history curriculum for use with The Story of the World. In addition to extensive reading lists and cross-references to the most common illustrated encyclopedias, the Activity Book contains comprehension questions, sample narrations, maps, coloring pages, and activities for each chapter in The Story of the World. Children and parent-teachers love the activities, ranging from coloring pages and games to mummifying a chicken!
The Story of the World Volume 1 Audio Book is unabridged for listening to on long car trips, while working around the house, or just for added convenience on any school day! This spirited reading of The Story of the World Volume 1 brings to life the stories and records of the people of Ancient Times. Professionally-rendered audio edition with no music, sound effects, or other distractions. If your children like repetition, or if your life is especially harried, you'll love this added convenience. Approximately 8 hours on 7 audio CDs. The Story of the World audiobooks may be used along with the print books, as a supplement to a traditional history curriculum, or independently.
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See some sample pages from the first part of Story of the World: Volume 1.
View PDFFamilies can successfully begin with whatever time period most interests them. Some families prefer starting with ancient times and unraveling the story sequentially until modern times. Yet because the full scope of history is taught repeatedly up through high school, it is okay to skip volumes, knowing that the same events will be covered later.
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.
About the Story of the World Series:
This captivating read-aloud series will introduce your children to the world's great history presented chronologically from the beginning of time. Each volume of The Story of the World includes the details of battles, kingdoms, cultures, and customs from every continent and major people group. It is woven together into stories that children will find mesmerizing. With short chapters, many less than seven pages, The Story of the World presents history in small, easily-digestible chunks. Of particular appeal to children will be the occasional story about a hypothetical child in the culture of that time and popular fictional stories.
The Story of the World is intended to be a read-aloud program for first through sixth grade, but it can work equally well as independent reading by an older child. Don't restrict your scope of history to just American history. These are what we consider the best world history books for this age group. If you have ever found history dull and humdrum, these books might just change that opinion!
Note: Please do not consider this series a Providential view of history that recognizes God's hand in history. It is first and foremost a history text that attempts to include all significant historical and cultural accounts. If you are a conservative Christian, you may want to opt-out of a couple of activities. And where you find details with Biblical references that are inaccurate because of sparseness, use this opportunity to interject more of His Story. Bible history is best taught with a Bible, so we encourage your family to read through the Bible as often as possible. These minor issues are easily addressed and shouldn't keep you from this overall excellent program.
View a sample from The Story of the World Vol 1
Publisher's Information
Text
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Number of Pages: 338
ISBN: 781933339009
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2007, 5th printing
Made In: USA
Activity Book
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Read by: Jim Weiss
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes
Reproducible: 123 reproducible student pages
Number of Pages: 272
ISBN: 781933339054
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2006
Made In: USA
Audio Book
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Reproducible: No
ISBN: 1933339047
Format: Audiobook
Edition/Copyright: 2006
Made In: USA
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