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Story of the World, Vol. 1

History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)

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Story of the World, Vol. 1

By: Susan Wise Bauer
Narrated by: Jim Weiss
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This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!

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.

This 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. Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of The Story of the World Text Book. Volume 1 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-5.

©2001, 2006 Susan Wise Bauer (P)2001 Susan Wise Bauer
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My kids and I listened to this on car journeys and we could not get enough of it. Instead of arguing in the car, they beg to listen to Story of the World. This is a win on all fronts

A mesmerising journey through history

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This book helped me to understand all of earliest peoples that existed, ancient historys of long-ago existed empires like Mesopotamia and kingdom of Egypt, babylonia and Assyria, ancient China, Africa, india, and more. I am thankful for this book to help me in my difficult()

Love this book!

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I specifically came back to the ancient edition of these books to prepare for studying The Iliad and Odyssey.

What a great overview of ancient times across the globe. I’d forgotten that they didn’t just mention the connection to these peoples and their mythology, but shared some of those stories.

The audible version was very easy to listen to. I found this easier to stay engaged than reading the printed page, as if it had been written to be an oral tale.

Great starting place for young historians

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We borrowed this series years ago and listed to the CDs. I check audible every so often and it's finally available here!! I downloaded vol 1 late last night and we fell asleep listening to the wonderful voice of Jim Weiss. When my daughter started taking public school history classes she was excited to tell her teachers that she recognized names of historical figures and some events. This is a WONDERFUL introduction to Ancient history for elementary aged kids. It's entertaining story telling and even enjoyable for the adults in the room or in the car, we're going to play this book for years to come!

FINALLY!! It's here!! I LOVE this book and now it's easier to listen with the kids 🎉

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This is an awesome host book! Incredible stories that all my kiddos were excited to listen too! My third grader down to my 1 year old! I enjoyed this stimulating book that peak out interest.

Best overall history book for kids

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Overall, the narrator expressed the book into a unexpected way that makes readers fall into the book in no time.
I also deeply felt that by making children read this history, they will already learn the world's history in a easy way.

A very exquisite and fantastic story!!!!

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I wish there was another version with a less monotonous narrator. He’s too easy to tune out, especially for children.

This narrator is insufferable

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