The Story of the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

The Story of the World

By Susan Wise Bauer, Jeff West (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Story of the World series

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

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524 pages
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Embark on a global journey through history, from the American Civil War to the Persian Gulf War. This engaging narrative spans continents, exploring revolts and transformations. Designed for young readers and parents to share, it builds historical literacy and comprehension. With 42 chapters and new illustrations, discover the stories that shaped our world.

From the publisher

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 entertaining story-like format. The Story of the World, Volume 4 Revised Edition central text (available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook) offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and spanning the entire globe, that begin with revolt against the British in Victorian-ruled India, and end with the Persian Gulf War. Independent readers can easily enjoy the stories on their own, or parents and teachers can read aloud to younger students. This newly revised edition includes 48 beautiful new illustrations, easier-to-read formatting, and a pronunciation guide to the names and places discussed in the book.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
524
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 19th centuryBooks about 1800-1849
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Book details

Publication
Published
May 4, 2021
First published
June 17, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781945841903

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