Softcover Text Vol 4: The Modern Age, Story of the World (Revised Edition)

Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 4-8) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 4: The Modern Age, Revised Edition is widely used in charter and private schools, as well as co-ops around the world. It builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary – all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format.

The Story of the World, Volume 4, Revised Edition central text offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and spanning the entire globe, that begin with revolt against the British in Victorian-ruled India, and end with the Persian Gulf War. Independent readers can easily enjoy the stories on their own, or parents and teachers can read aloud to younger students. 640 pages. Hardcover. Grades 4-8.

This newly revised edition includes:

• 48 beautiful new illustrations
• easier-to-read formatting
• a pronunciation guide to the names and places discussed in the book
• compatible with original editions of the activity book
• compatible with original edition of audio
• tests have not changed, other than updating the cover for consistency