Susan Wise Bauer

Gebundenes Buch

The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times. from the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor.

25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

Illustrator: West, Jeff

Beschreibung

An expanded and updated version of the beloved world history.  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

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Well-Trained Mind Press
• Revised, 25h Anniversary Expanded edition
• Seitenzahl: 349
• Altersempfehlung: 7 bis 10 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781944481834
• ISBN-10: 1944481834
• Artikelnr.: 75022733