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The Story of the World, Vol. 1 Audiobook
History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times
Series: Story of the World
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This spirited reading of the first in Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the peoples of ancient times.
Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the globe. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of the ancient world. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, The Story of the World weaves world history into a storybook format. This volume covers the major historical events from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire.
This Story of the World audiobook is a collaboration between Jim Weiss, whose voice has been described as "liquid gold" (CNN-TV), and Susan Wise Bauer, whose writing has been described as "timeless and intelligent" (Publishers Weekly). It may be used along with the print books (The Story of the World Volume 1 Text Book, Activity Book, and Tests; each sold separately), as a supplement to a traditional history curriculum, or independently.
Approximately 8 hours on 7 audio CDs.
Series: Story of the World
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
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...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Story of the World, Text Bundle, Paperback Revised Edition
Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women...Paperback$15999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 3 Revised Edition
Now more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share, or for older readers to enjoy alone, Story of the World, Vol. 3 Revised Edition covers the major...Paperback$5800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 2
Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday livesβand our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child,...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Coloring the Story of the World
Featuring historical figures from the Celtic warrior queen Boadicea to the brave firefighters of Chernobyl, and dramatic settings from the Roman Colosseum to the jungles of Haiti to the surface of the moon, this colouring book combines 20 brand-new colouring pages with 40 classic ones from the bestselling Story of the World Activity Books. Engaging descriptions of each colouring page...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Text Bundle, Hardcover Revised Edition
Available in hardcover, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women...Hardback$22099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 1 Test and Answer Key
History has been taught in a boring way for far too long. A subject as moving and powerful as humanity's past should be inviting, and when it is told well, it is. Susan Wise Bauer succeeds in telling the captivating story of history with her best-selling history series. Parents and young readers have fallen in love with her narrative history,...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 2 Test and Answer Key
History has been taught in a boring way for far too long. A subject as moving and powerful as humanity's past should be inviting, and when it is told well, it is. Susan Wise Bauer succeeds in telling the captivating story of history with her best-selling history series. Parents and young readers have fallen in love with her narrative history,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Story of the World, Vol. 2
Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday livesβand our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child,...Hardback$5299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 1 Activity Book
This comprehensive, 8.5" x 11" curriculum guide and activity book contains map activities, coloring pages, games, projects, review questions, cross-references to illustrated encyclopedias, and extensive book lists. Children and parents love the activities, ranging from cooking projects to crafts, board games to science experiments, and puzzles to projects. Each Story of the World Activity Book provides a full year of...Paperback$9200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 3 Bundle, Revised Edition
Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 3-7) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 3: Early Modern Times history set builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. The Story of the World paperback text offers 42 narrative chapters, told in...Paperback$15599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 4 Bundle, Revised Edition
This bundle offers the essentials that parents and instructors need for a full year of history, geography, and literature study. The Revised Edition paperback text provides the full, engaging narrative of world history, covering the century and a half from the end of the Civil War through the end of the twentieth century. The Revised Edition Activity Book contains 42...Paperback$14299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781933339047
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
Format: CD-Audio
Date Published: 06 September 2006
Country: United States
Imprint: The Well-Trained Mind Press
Edition: Revised Edition
Contributors:
- Narrator Jim Weiss
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 150.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 7
About the Author
Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia. Jim Weiss's 60+ recordings have brought to life the greatest people and events of history and classic literature, winning over one hundred awards and making Jim a cherished companion for listeners around the world. Jim's is the voice reading the audio of Peace Hill's The Story of the World.
Also by Susan Wise Bauer
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The History of the Ancient World
The History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer offers an enthralling journey through the early civilisations of humanity, traversing across continents and centuries. With keen insight and narrative flair, Bauer meticulously weaves the captivating saga of the world's first empires, kingdoms, and societies, exploring their unique characteristics and shared experiences. This first instalment in an ambitious series brilliantly...Hardback$6800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
The History of the Medieval World
The History of the Medieval World by Susan Wise Bauer is a meticulously crafted narrative that charts the sweeping developments of a transformative era, spanning from the fracturing of Rome and Constantinople to the cultural and political ascendancy of the T'ang Dynasty. Delve into the intricate tapestry of history as the book navigates through pivotal moments such as the birth...Hardback$6800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 4 Bundle, Revised Edition
This bundle offers the essentials that parents and instructors need for a full year of history, geography, and literature study. The Revised Edition paperback text provides the full, engaging narrative of world history, covering the century and a half from the end of the Civil War through the end of the twentieth century. The Revised Edition Activity Book contains 42...Paperback$14299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
THE STORY OF THE WORLD: History for the Classical Child
This spirited reading of the first in Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the peoples of ancient times. Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the globe. Susan Wise Bauer has provided...Audio$10499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 1 Test and Answer Key
History has been taught in a boring way for far too long. A subject as moving and powerful as humanity's past should be inviting, and when it is told well, it is. Susan Wise Bauer succeeds in telling the captivating story of history with her best-selling history series. Parents and young readers have fallen in love with her narrative history,...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 4 Revised Edition
Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 4-8) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 4 Revised Edition: The Modern Age is widely used in charter and private schools, as well as co-ops around the world. It builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and...Paperback$5900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Story of the World, Vol. 2
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How to Diagram Any Sentence
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