The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads...

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?

Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas?find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.

This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-20-2009; A good idea not so well executed; As another reviewer noted "Many things are presented as facts that are actually storytelling". Among other noted inaccuracies, the author offers up bible stories as "history". Other readers might find this acceptable but I most...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-18-2009; Great book for all ages; I bought this book for my 14 year old daughter. I was a little bit concerned that it might be to elementary for her, but I was pleasantly surprised. While it is written in a very clear, easy-to-understand way, it is also very thorough....; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-17-2009; christian mythology; Never buy these books. There is no history in these series. The author's condescending tone to the young readers is inappropriate. But that would be ok if at least Bauer had some knowledge of history. She mixes up certain historical...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-13-2009; A Good Start in World History; The Story of the World: Ancient Times is a good book for children - indeed families - to use in their journey to learn about history. Although mainly designed for primary-aged children, it is good for any age child to gain knowledge...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-18-2009; Great book for all ages; I bought this book for my 14 year old daughter. I was a little bit concerned that it might be to elementary for her, but I was pleasantly surprised. While it is written in a very clear, easy-to-understand way, it is also very thorough....; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-22-2008; Not for all ages; I homeschooled our older daughter for six years back in the Dark Ages (the mid 90's). We switched over to learning about history chronologically, a relatively "new" idea then,after being convinced at a curriculum fair presentation of its...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-20-2009; A good idea not so well executed; As another reviewer noted "Many things are presented as facts that are actually storytelling". Among other noted inaccuracies, the author offers up bible stories as "history". Other readers might find this acceptable but I most...; read full review | report as inappropriate