The Story of the World, History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times : from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor by S. Wise Bauer (2006, Paperback, Revised)

Synopsis
Immerse yourself in the history of the world with the book by Susan W. Bauer, The Story of the World, History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times : from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor. Adopting an engaging and racy style, this history activity book recounts the stories of the ancient world, right up to the current scenarios. Sweeping across the histories of Africa, China, Europe, and the Americas, this book by Susan W. Bauer includes timelines, illustrations, and audio aids for parents and children. Accompanied by an audiobook and tests, The Story of the World, History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times : from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor makes sure the children understand and remember every important event that has occurred in the ancient world. This history activity book is part of a series that begins with the first travelers and ends with the reign of the last Roman emperor.

Key Details
Author:	S. Wise Bauer
Language:	English
Publisher:	Peace Hill Pr
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	1933339004
ISBN-13:	9781933339009

Additional Details
Illustrator:	Jeff West
Edition Number:	2
Edition Description:	Revised

Size
Length:	338 pages
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	16 oz

Publisher's Note
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 series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americasfind out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.

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.