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Journey through ancient history with captivating stories and engaging activities.

The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times Bundle, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor

$129.59

  • Paperback

    861 pages

  • Release Date

    4 May 2026

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Summary

Designed for parents and elementary-aged students (grades 1-5) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition 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.

Newly expanded and updated for its 25th anniversary, The Story of the World paperback text offers 42 narrative …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781944481896
ISBN-10:1944481893
Author:Susan Wise Bauer, Elizabeth Rountree, Susanna Jarrett, Jeff West, Kat Stelly
Publisher:Figures In Motion
Imprint:Figures In Motion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:861
Release Date:4 May 2026
Weight:2.42kg
Series:Story of the World
Audience Age:7-10
About The Author

Susan Wise Bauer

Susan Wise Bauer is a writer, educator, and historian. Her previous books include the Writing With Ease, Writing With Skill, and Story of the World series from Well-Trained Mind Press, as well as The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had, Rethinking School, The Story of Western Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory, and the History of the World series, all from W. W. Norton. She has a Ph.D. in American Studies from the College of William & Mary in Virginia, as well as an M.A. in seventeenth-century literature and a Master of Divinity in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature. For fifteen years, she taught literature and composition at the College of William and Mary.

Elizabeth Rountree has taught elementary school children for more than ten years. She lives and works outside of Richmond, Virginia.

Jeff West is an established illustrator and his variety and bulk of work is expansive, ranging from traditional art to art for TV and movies. He recently earned himself an Emmy nomination and has worked on blockbuster shows and films. He resides in Arizona.

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