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Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor

Book 1 of The Story of the World series

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 Worldseries covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find 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 1includes 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.

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Each Story of the Worldvolume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of TheStory of the WorldText Book. Volume 1 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-5.

Subject
historyeducationsocial science
Genre
ancient worldhistorical fiction
Themes
historyteachers
Setting
ancient historyegyptafricaasiachina
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
medium · 338 pages

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