Book Series · 4 Books

Story of the World Books

In order from The Story of the World to The Story of the World.

The Story of the World series is a set of 4 chapter books by Susan Wise Bauer, published between 2003 and 2006. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 510 pages.

The Story of the World
The Story of the World
The Story of the World
The Story of the World
The Story of the World
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Story of the World
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$1795
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

The Story of the World

By Susan Wise Bauer

Uncover ancient secrets from nomads to Rome's last emperor.

349 pages· 71,265 words· Est. 13 hour read
Paperback
In reading order

Story of the World Series

4 books · Published 2003–2006

#2
#2 in Series
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$2370

The Story of the World

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2003

Explore world history's mysteries from 400 to 1600 CE in a captivating storybook format.

#3

The Story of the World

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Explore world history through captivating tales from 1600-1850.

#4
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$2085

The Story of the World

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Explore the modern world's history from revolts to wars in a captivating global journey.

#1
Sale price
$1795

The Story of the World

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

Uncover ancient secrets from nomads to Rome's last emperor.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Story of the World series?

There are 4 books in the Story of the World series. It began with The Story of the World in 2006, and the newest book, The Story of the World, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Story of the World books in?

Start with The Story of the World and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Story of the World books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Story of the World to life.

01

Susan Wise Bauer

Author
02

Jeff West

Illustrator

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