The Story of the World Volume 2 Bundle
$96.40
The Story of the World Volume 2 Bundle
$96.40
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Product Code: 181-272
Multiple Grades
Complete Course
Nonreligious
In a Curriculum Kit
The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages covers the major historical events in 400 to 1600 AD. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the Giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? A read-aloud history for the whole family!
The Activity Book 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 2 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 2 brings to life the stories and records of the people of the Middle Ages.
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Explore the Curriculum
See some sample pages from the first part of Story of the World: Volume 2.
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 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. These minor issues are easily addressed and shouldn't keep you from this excellent program.
- World history from 400 to 1600 AD
- From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Renaissance
- Storytelling approach to history
View a sample from The Story of the World Volume 2
Publisher's Information
Text
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Number of Pages: 416
ISBN: 781933339092
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2007, 2nd edition
Made In: USA
Activity Book
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Edited By: Susan Wise Bauer
With Activities and Drawings By: Suzanne Bryan, Sara Buffington, Sheila Graves, Lisa Logue, Justin Moore, Sarah Park, Kimberly Shaw, Jeff West, and Sharon Wilson
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes
Reproducible: 123 reproducible student pages
Number of Pages: 272
ISBN: 9781933339139
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2007
Made In: USA
Audio Book
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Read by: Jim Weiss
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Reproducible: No
ISBN: 781933339122
Format: Audiobook
Edition/Copyright: 2007
Made In: USA 
Awards and Endorsements:
The Old Schoolhouse 2013 Excellence in Education Winner