Overview
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 jungles of Mexico to the deserts of Arabia, from the Viking raids to the Spanish Armada, The Story of the World, Volume 2: the Middle Ages 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 Mississippian Mound-Builders, the Treasure Fleets of China, the Benin Empire of West Africa, medieval Japan and Vietnam, and more
- 10 new mini-biographies on fascinating men & women of the medieval and Renaissance eras
- 20 new illustrations and maps
- Updated text incorporating the latest research
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