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Story of the World History

SOTW

Story of the World

Homeschool History

(For info on another series I’m purchasing see the bottom of this post. Diana Waring’s History CD’s come highly recommended by other homeschool moms for older students as a supplement to SOTW and/or any history class. )

Can’t say enough about SOTW’s  (Story of the World)  approach to learning history. I absolutely LOVE the way you start each lesson off with a simple map so the kids know where to catalogue the story they are about to hear.  This series takes you around the world with various peoples and cultures through time.

I highly recommend checking out the recommended reading books on a weekly basis. I used to put them on hold two weeks in advance and then leave the library with a cart on rollers (literally) with 20-40 books at a time. The earlier the series – the younger the books (SOTW book 1 is geared for elementary children and has hundreds of recommended picture books). My kiddos really enjoyed our nightly picture book reading. As the series progresses they tend to be more mature. By the 4th book in the Series they recommend short novels. Having said this, I would still encourage students of all ages to listen to the CD’s – even middle school or high school. The stories are fascinating!

You will notice I am missing the Hardback and CD’s for Book 1. (I lent them out.)

Each SOTW Year includes four parts:

Reading Text

CD set which reads the book aloud verbatum

Activity Book  (includes booklist, activity pages, crafts, review questions, answers, maps and instructions)

Test Book (This is simply a book with questions and answers. For the younger years I didn’t use these. The activity books come with simple questions and answers for review.)

I bought these on www.CBD.com but you can also buy them on Amazon:

SOTW ONE

Products from Amazon.com

-44%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition

Price: $10.05

Was: $17.95

Story of the World, Volume 1 Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Price: $39.99

-31%

The Story of the World, Activity Book 1: Ancient Times - From the Earliest Nomad to the Last Roman Emperor

Price: $25.66

Was: $36.95

-16%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times: Tests and Answer Key (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)

Price: $10.85

Was: $12.95

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SOTW TWO

Products from Amazon.com

-19%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance (Second Revised Edition) (Vol. 2) (Story of the World)

Price: $14.50

Was: $17.95

-31%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Activity Book 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance

Price: $27.01

Was: $38.95

-23%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages: Tests and Answer Key (Vol. 2) (Story of the World)

Price: $10.74

Was: $13.95

-37%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2 Audiobook: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance, Revised Edition (9 CDs) (v. 2)

Price: $28.12

Was: $44.95

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SOTW THREE

Products from Amazon.com

-20%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times

Price: $14.36

Was: $17.95

-22%

The Story of the World Activity Book Three: Early Modern Times

Price: $30.44

Was: $38.95

-39%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Vol. 3: Early Modern Times, 2nd Edition (9 CDs)

Price: $30.27

Was: $49.95

-11%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times: Tests and Answer Key (Vol. 3) (Story of the World)

Price: $12.38

Was: $13.95

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SOTW FOUR

Products from Amazon.com

-17%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 4: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR

Price: $14.96

Was: $17.95

-33%

The Story of the World Activity Book Four: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR

Price: $25.99

Was: $38.95

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age: Audiobook (Vol. 4) (Story of the World) (v. 4) by Susan Wise Bauer (2006-09-17)

Price: $57.48

-5%

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age: Tests and Answer Key (Vol. 4) (Story of the World)

Price: $14.14

Was: $14.95

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Diana Waring has wonderful History CD’s for the older student grades 6-12 (with a Christian Worldview). I’ve heard nothing but great things about these CD’s. Ordering mine ASAP for our “carschooling” time. Similar to SOTW – stories from around the world throughout history in chronological time.

Products from Amazon.com

Ancient Civilizations and the Bible - What in the World? - Volume 1 (set of 4 audio CDs) (History Revealed)

Price: Out of stock

Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries - What in the World? - Volume 2 (set of 4 audio CDs) (What in the World?)

Price: Check on Amazon

History Revealed: What in the World Volume 3 Audio CD Set

Price: $29.99

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