World History: Sets 1 ? 4

The study of history is much more than memorizing names
and dates. It's the exploration of exciting stories of discovery, adventure, and
conflict that shaped the world we live in today. Readers uncover these stories
as they learn about a variety of historical events and eras?from ancient Egypt
and India to modern North Korea and Russia. Through well-researched main texts,
detailed sidebars, primary source images, and comprehensive timelines, they gain
a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of major historical moments,
including World War I, the moon landing, and the rise of ISIS.

• Wide variety
of historical topics supplements many areas of social studies curricula

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Annotated quotations from historians, official documents, and historical figures
add a variety of voices to the text and present multiple viewpoints of major
events

• Balanced, age-appropriate approach presents controversial topics in
a way that encourages critical thinking and understanding of the links between
history and current events