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.