The Story of the World 3 Bundle
A captivating, story-driven program that brings the 1500s to the Gold Rush vividly to life for curious learners—complete with the Text, Activity Book, and downloadable Audiobook.
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The Story of the World 3 Bundle
World history from 1600 to 1850 includes exploration, revolutions, expanding empires, scientific discoveries, political change, and rapid cultural shifts. This bundle combines story-driven history, hands-on activities, and audio learning to help students connect people, places, and events across the Early Modern period.
Students encounter explorers, rulers, inventors, political movements, changing civilizations, and major world events as they build a broader understanding of how societies changed during the Early Modern era.
Designed primarily for grades 1–6, Volume 3 serves as the third book in Susan Wise Bauer’s four-volume world history series.
The history text includes:
- A pronunciation guide for unfamiliar names and places
- Timelines to help students follow historical progression
- Illustrations by Jeff West
- Maps throughout the book to reinforce geography and historical context
The companion Activity Book extends learning through:
- Geography exercises and map work
- Review questions and narration activities
- Coloring pages and hands-on projects
- Historical games and creative activities
- Literature suggestions and encyclopedia connections
- Research activities and extension ideas
Students might pan for gold, color historical figures, create period-inspired designs, play historical games, or explore activities connected to major historical events from the Early Modern period.
The audiobook, narrated by Jim Weiss, provides another way to experience the curriculum through listening during car rides, quiet time, independent listening sessions, or additional review.
The Story of the World is not faith-based but introduces important historical figures, cultures, and religions throughout world history. Families who prefer additional worldview discussions can easily expand conversations as topics arise.
Whether students are reading, listening, mapping, discussing, researching, creating, or building projects, the goal is simple: help Early Modern history become something students interact with rather than simply memorize.
How to Use The Story of the World Volume 3 Bundle
- Most families work through one or two chapters each week by reading aloud together, assigning independent reading, or listening to the audiobook narrated by Jim Weiss.
- After each chapter, ask your child to retell what happened. Narration helps students organize information, strengthen comprehension, and connect new events with what they've already learned.
- Use the Activity Book to reinforce lessons through maps, geography activities, narration prompts, coloring pages, projects, historical games, literature suggestions, and hands-on activities.
- Most families choose one or two activities per lesson rather than trying to complete everything.
- Completing approximately three chapters every two weeks provides enough time for reading, discussion, activities, and review while still finishing the program within a typical school year.
- Adjust activities based on your student and your schedule. Some weeks may focus on maps and discussion questions, while others may leave room for larger projects like panning for gold, designing Ottoman-inspired art, or exploring historical games.
- Audiobook listening works well during car rides, chores, quiet time, or additional review sessions
- You do not need to complete every activity for students to retain the material
- Narration and discussion usually improve long-term retention more than simply reading alone
- Activity choices can change from week to week depending on interest and available time
Whether students are reading, listening, mapping, discussing, researching, building, or creating, the goal is simple: help Early Modern history become something they interact with rather than simply memorize.
Publisher's Information
Text
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Number of Pages: 510
ISBN: 9781945841446
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2019
Made In: USA
Activity Book
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Read by: Jim Weiss
Publisher's Recommended Age Range: 8-13
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes
Reproducible: Yes, for a single family
Number of Pages: 682
ISBN: 9781945841477
Format: Paperback
Edition/Copyright: 2020
Made In: USA
mp3 Audio Download
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Reproducible: No
Format: mp3 Audio Download
Made In: USA
The Old Schoolhouse 2013 Excellence in Education WinnerFind answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Families 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.
Throughout history, religion has played a major role in shaping the world for significant reasons:
- Religion has shaped the development of civilizations. Many of the world's major civilizations, such as ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, were founded on religious beliefs. Religion has also played a role in law, government, and education development.
- Religion has been a source of conflict and violence. Wars have been fought over religious differences, and religious persecution has been common throughout history.
- Religion has influenced art, music, and literature. Religious themes have been a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers for centuries.
In short, religion is mentioned in world history because it has greatly shaped human societies and cultures throughout history. Religion has been a complex and multifaceted force in human history, and its influence continues to be felt today.
The Story of the World Volume 3 includes figures from both Famous Figures of the Early Modern Era and Famous Figures of the American Revolution.
- March 5, 2024
Just Right
Lauren R.
We are enjoy this history set so much! Each lesson is just the right mount of information to take in and let the kids digest. We really like the added activity book!
- August 9, 2023
5 out of 5
Jessie L.
these series takes you back in time and give you an up close and personal feel of what it was like during the specific times! So good!
