The Story of the World Volume 4
A captivating, global journey through modern history—told in a way kids can truly understand and enjoy.
$21.95
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2026 Fourth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Modern history can feel overwhelming—industrialization, revolutions, world wars, political movements, and technological change all competing for attention at once. This bundle turns that complexity into a full year of story-driven world history study covering events from 1850 through 1994.
The Story of the World Volume 4 helps students connect people, events, geography, and historical movements across the modern era.
Rather than presenting modern history as isolated facts and dates, the program uses narrative lessons, maps, activities, and discussion opportunities to help students understand how events connect across countries, cultures, and time periods.
The history text introduces major people, events, and historical developments through story-driven lessons designed for upper elementary and middle school students.
Designed primarily for grades 4–8, Volume 4 contains more complex topics and historical discussions than earlier volumes while remaining flexible enough for family learning.
The Story of the World is not faith-based but introduces important figures, cultures, and religions throughout world history. Families who prefer additional worldview discussions can easily expand conversations as topics arise.
Volume 4 provides a flexible approach to studying modern world history across an entire school year.
See some sample pages from the first part of The Story of the World: Volume 4.
Find 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.
- April 28, 2024
our favorite subject
Amanda P.
We enjoy listening to the audio book in the car but my sons enjoy reading along with the books as they listen.
- August 16, 2023
Perfect completion to this set
Amy C.
My grade schooler has really enjoyed this series. We've been using the audiobooks, but I've recently started purchasing the paperbacks to have on hand for illustrations, spelling, and review in upcoming years.
- April 14, 2023
Great way to learn history
Jill W.
We have this book, as well as the CDs and the activity book. It's not always convenient to bring the CDs with us (we LOVE them) and the book can be a great fill-in. Sometimes our daughter likes to read along, as well, or reread lessons that were interesting. It's a great resource to have, although not necessary if you have the audio CDs.
- March 14, 2023
great history book
Bina
We love this, I wasn't sure if I wanted the actual book since we have the cd's but it's nice to have when the kids want to do history at the park and I can take this and go.
- May 18, 2022
Great way to learn History
A. P.
My 4th grade boys both enjoyed reading this book and listening to the audiobook. We had great discussions at the dinner table.
- October 1, 2020
Yay
Hayes
When I first saw this series I wasn’t excited about it at all... after I got it and read through it though, I realized it’s really great. We love the quick lessons. I own the entire series now!
- September 28, 2020
Read Along
Jessica
My 4th graders like to read along as we listen to the audio. The maps in The Story of the World Volume 4 capture his interest. I often find him looking ahead at the next lesson's map(s).
- December 31, 2019
Love
Jennifer
This is a great series. I can't speak highly enough about it. I have been able to use it for all three of my kids. Which helps when you have multiple grade levels. It is written with a story book feel, but it doesn't skimp on the facts of history. It doesn't focus heavy on dates of every little thing, but the major events that take place the dates are there and emphasized. My mom and aunt every now and then listen to the history lesson and are amazed with the information that my kids are learning. They frequently tell me that they didn't learn that when they were in school or they didn't know that. Because of this book series history is my kids favorite subject, which makes me happy(being a history buff myself). I highly recommend this series.
- October 13, 2018
The Story of the World Volume 4
Ashley C.
Explains the essentials and I enjoy reading this aloud. My son retains the information better this way.
- July 31, 2018
The Story of the World Volume 4
Karen L.
Love story of the world! The cds are well done. I don't typically like audio books and even I enjoy listening to these with my children. Even the 5-year-old loves listening.
