The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition by Bauer, Susan Wise
The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition by Bauer, Susan Wise

The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

For 25 years, The Story of the World has helped millions of children fall in love with...
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Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition by Bauer, Susan Wise

The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

$89.99 $47.29
The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition by Bauer, Susan Wise

The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

$89.99 $47.29
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

For 25 years, The Story of the World has helped millions of children fall in love with history. Now, the Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition brings the sweep and drama of the human story to a new generation of readers. Susan Wise Bauer has updated and expanded this history, while retaining the engaging and accessible style that made the original so beloved. From the pyramids of Egypt to the palaces of China, from the rise of the first cities to the fall of the Roman Empire, The Story of the World will captivate your child.


This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school students, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations!

  • New chapters on the Silk Road, the rise of the Roman Republic, Han China, ancient Korea, Herod the Great, and more
  • 10 new mini-biographies on fascinating men & women of the ancient world
  • 20 new illustrations and maps
  • Updated text incorporating the latest archaeological and historical discoveries


Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 349
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781944481834
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Bauer, Susan Wise: - 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.West, Jeff: - 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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