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 the straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World 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 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.
Product Samples:
Table of Contents Read the IntroductionRead Chapter 16Read Chapter 25Read Chapter 37Also Available:
Softcover EditionActivity BookAudio CDTests and Answer KeyVolume 1 Discount BundleOther Books in the Series:
Volume 2: The Middle AgesVolume 3: Early Modern TimesVolume 4: The Modern Age
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