Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners

Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everydaylives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of theworld and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided acaptivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging,straightforward manner, The Story of the World: History for theClassical Child; Volume 3: Early Modern Times weaves world historyinto a story book format. Who was the Sun King? Why did the Luddites goaround England smashing machines? And how did samurai become sumowrestlers?The Story of the World covers the sweep ofhuman history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China,Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world inlong-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents andchildren to share together, The Story of the World includes eachcontinent and major people group. Volume 3: Early Modern Times isthe third of a four volume series and covers the major historicalevents in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps,illustrations, and tales from each culture.Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of The Story of the World Text Book. Volume 3 Grade Recommendation: Grades 3-8.