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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child (Paperback))
The Story of the World History for the Classical Child Volume 1 Ancient Times - Story of the World: History for the Classical Child Paperback
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
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 covers the sweep of hum...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780971412903
ISBN-10: 0971412901
Publication Date: 1/15/2002
Pages: 336
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4.1 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child (Paperback)) on + 8 more book reviews
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This book is written for the elementary child. It tells of Ancient History in a storybook style that is easy and fun for young children. The only criticism I have is that there are very few pictures to keep young children interested in the subjects, and those that are there are black & white.
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We used this for our 1st grade history text, as per the Well-Trained Mind homeschooling curriculum. Even we grown-ups got a lot out of it. I recommend getting the accompanying Activity Book as well.
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reviewed The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child (Paperback)) on + 30 more book reviews
This book was useful even for my high schooler in her world civ class.


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