Volume I: The Ancient World begins the journey, covering the time periods from the dawn of history and the early nomads to the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Students will learn what life was like in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, and more, as well as learn the Old Testament stories of the Israelites and the coming of Christ. The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery of it, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Here, you’ll have the trusted resource you’ve always wanted to help your students learn about world history from a Catholic perspective.
Did You Know…
- Young people in the Minoan culture participated in bull-leaping games.
- King Xerxes of Persia once ordered his soldiers to whip the waves when the ocean became rocky beneath their boats.
- The Greek inventor, Archimedes, built a giant heat ray to protect his hometown, catching enemy ships on fire through the use of sunbeams.
- The powerful Carthaginian general Hannibal used elephants to march his army over the Alps on his way to attack Rome.
- Julius Caesar of Rome fell in love with the famous Cleopatra of Egypt.
Embark on the journey today and discover the wonders of God’s hand in history!
Activity Book and Teacher’s Manual (Suggested for 1st to 4th Grade)
The Activity Book and companion Teacher’s Manual provide a complete review of everything read in The Story of Civilization Volume I: The Ancient World, along with creative activities to accompany each chapter, including:
- Reading comprehension questions
- Narration Exercises
- Map Activities
- Coloring Pages
- Crossword Puzzles and Word Searches
- Craft Projects unique to each chapter
- Fun Snack Ideas and Recipes
- Science Projects that illustrate the lessons learned in the chapters
These books provide a complete and creative overview to the teacher and student alike, reaffirming the content found in The Story of Civilization.
- Illustrator:
- Chris Pelicano
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Publication Date:
- 5/10/2016
- SKU:
- 2462
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Grade:
- First Grade
- Grade:
- Second Grade
- Grade:
- Third Grade
- Grade:
- Fourth Grade
- Grade:
- Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- History
- Height:
- 11.00
- Width:
- 8.50