Since 2001, The Story of the World series has been a beloved resource in homeschools, classrooms, and co-ops, sparking a passion for history in millions of children. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Well-Trained Mind Press has The Story of the World, Volume 1: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition.
You are now able to purchase all the products for the 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition. The main text, instructor guide, student workbook, and test & answer key are available for purchase in both digital and print formats. The Review Questions Worksheets are available in PDF only.
The Story of the World, Volume 1: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition Text
The Story of the World, Volume 1: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition Audiobook in MP3 format
25th Anniversary Expanded Edition Product Highlights
Text
- The same engaging storytelling and readability that children love
- New chapter order for better chronological flow
- Two new chapters on East Asian history
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Additional material in the existing chapters on key historical events, including:
- The rise of the Roman Republic
- The beginning of the Han dynasty
- The Silk Road
- The rule of Herod the Great and the siege of Masada
- Ten new mini-biographies of fascinating historical figures (Spartacus, Zhang Heng, and more)
- Twenty new illustrations and maps
- Updated pronunciation guide
- Clearer formatting distinguishes ancient texts, myths, and stories from historical narrative
Instructor Guide
- Now fully organized into lessons for easier planning
- Parent scripts for narration, review, and mapping exercises
- Sample answers for narration prompts and review questions
- Updated and expanded reading recommendation lists, combining the best of the classics with the best of what's been published in the past 25 years
- 70+ brand-new activities, plus updated and revised versions of popular classics
- Specially designed group activities
- Cross-curricular challenges connecting history to science, math, writing, and more
- Suggested memory work and field trip ideas
- Low-prep, no-prep, and movement activities
- A wider variety of activities
- No more bulky Activity Book; it’s divided into an Instructor Guide and a Student Workbook
Student Workbook
- Dedicated student pages
- Puzzles, game boards, craft templates, and other interactive activity pages
- Suggested memory work activities
- Map exercises to teach the geography of our world
- New coloring pages
- No more bulky Activity Book; it’s divided into an Instructor Guide and a Student Workbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Can products from the 25th Anniversary Edition be used with other editions?
- No, the new edition is not compatible with the older (2001/2006) editions. You cannot mix and match products.
I own an existing edition; what does that mean for me?
- The 2006 edition will still be available for licensing and purchase as we continue revising and publishing the new editions of the other volumes over the next several years.
Which history encyclopedia do I need to buy?
- The Anniversary Edition is designed so that you can use your favorite history encyclopedia (DK, Kingfisher, and Usborne are the major publishers).
What components are available?
- The Text, Audiobook, Instructor Guide, Test & Answer Key, and Student Workbook are available in print and digital formats. Review Questions Worksheets will be available in PDF only.