Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century--from Europe

"This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone" --

With over a million copies of the series now in print, The Story of the World has become an enduring favorite of young readers and their parents.

Chronological history of the modern age, from 1850 to 2000.

A history of the ancient world, from 6000 B.C. to 400 A.D.