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Story of the World (Well-Trained Mind Press)

Four-volume chronological world history series by Susan Wise Bauer, written as story for elementary-age learners.

welltrainedmind.com ↗Est. 2001

About

Story of the World is a four-volume elementary world history series covering Ancient Times through the Modern Age, written in narrative form by Susan Wise Bauer. Paired Activity Books contain map work, narration questions, and projects. Audiobook editions are widely available. Used as a history spine by many classical and literature-based curricula. Secular but respectful of religious topics.

Signature products

  • Volume 1: Ancient Times
  • Volume 2: Middle Ages
  • Volume 3: Early Modern
  • Volume 4: Modern Age

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