The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World, Complete Set

Description: The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World, Complete Set | NEW Let history come alive for children through immersive experiences, not just textbook reading. In The Story of Civilization (35 lessons), the captivating narratives that have shaped human civilization spring to life in an unprecedented manner. Skillfully blending historical expertise and storytelling prowess, author Phillip Campbell crafts a fresh and exhilarating presentation of historical content. The Story of Civilization introduces a novel approach to recounting world history as a thrilling and compelling tale. Each chapter immerses children in short stories that place them directly within the shoes of historical figures—both renowned and ordinary. They will traverse legendary battles and invasions, engage in philosophical debates, witness architectural marvels rise, uncover new inventions and scientific breakthroughs, and embark on exploratory quests. Volume I: The Ancient World marks the inception of this journey, encompassing epochs from the dawn of history and the era of early nomads to the epoch of Emperor Constantine’s conversion. Children will gain insights into life within the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, and more, and delve into Old Testament narratives of the Israelites and the advent of Christ. The strength of this content resides not just in its storybook presentation, but also in its portrayal of history through the faithful prism of the Church. Aspired to provide your children with a world history viewed from a Catholic perspective? Your long-awaited trusted resource is finally here. Did You Know…That the Minoan culture's youth participated in bull-leaping games?That King Xerxes of Persia commanded his soldiers to whip ocean waves in rocky waters beneath their boats?That Greek inventor Archimedes constructed a colossal heat ray to shield his hometown, setting enemy ships ablaze with sunbeams?That powerful Carthaginian general Hannibal employed elephants to lead his army across the Alps on his way to attack Rome?That Rome's Julius Caesar fell in love with the renowned Cleopatra of Egypt? Embark on this journey now to discover these wonders and more! Complete Set.The Complete Set encompasses the Text Book, Test Book, Activity Book and Teacher’s Manual, Video Lecture Series, Audio Dramatization, and a FREE Timeline Poster. Dramatized Audio Book. Renowned voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to captivate children with world history through his compelling rendition of The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World. This follows his highly acclaimed narration of TAN’s The Story of the Bible. His evocative vocalizations, combined with sound effects and music, transport children back in time, offering an enriched experience that complements the textual content. Whether for entertaining long road trips, enhancing text comprehension, or accommodating children with reading disabilities, this audio dramatization opens doors to a world of adventure for kids of all ages. Test Book (Recommended for 5th to 8th grade).This test book serves as a companion resource to The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. It empowers students to gauge their reading comprehension and deepen their understanding of the text's content. Each chapter corresponds to a quiz in the test book. The questions are designed for both study purposes and as an objective-answer test, with a teacher's answer key provided at the back. The questions include matching items, multiple choice, and true/false. Activity Book and Teacher’s Manual (Recommended for 1st to 4th Grade).The Activity Book and companion Teacher’s Manual provide a comprehensive review of the content covered in The Story of Civilization Volume I: The Ancient World. Accompanied by creative activities for each chapter, these resources include:• Reading comprehension questions.• Narration Exercises.• Map Activities.• Coloring Pages.• Crossword Puzzles and Word Searches.• Chapter-specific Craft Projects.• Fun Snack Ideas and Recipes.• Science Projects illustrating chapter lessons.These books provide an inclusive and imaginative overview for both teachers and students, reinforcing The Story of Civilization's content. *While the Teacher’s Manual offers answers and guidelines for the exercises in the Activity Book, it also provides extra activity suggestions for parents to engage in with their children. Streaming Video Lecture Series.In this lecture series, Phillip Campbell, the author of The Story of Civilization, guides students through a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the characters, events, and lessons that shape Volume I. Intended to support parents and facilitate hands-off lesson planning, these lectures include:• Concise 10-minute summaries of each chapter.• In-depth discussions on key figures.• Further insights into historical events.• Engaging visual aids and graphics.• Brief quizzes to test knowledge. Once these lectures are viewed, students can confidently navigate their workbooks and test books! Streaming videos will be accessible in the "My Account" section of your TANBooks.com account. Those purchasing the Complete Set will receive a card with a digital Access Code to add the videos to their account. Timeline Poster.Maintaining a record of the people, events, and dates that have shaped history can be challenging. This engaging timeline, complete with an easy-to-follow layout and vibrant illustrations, provides students with a comprehensive tool to track the chronological progression of the story of civilization. Extending from the era of early nomads to Emperor Constantine's conversion, the timeline introduces children to the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Greek philosophers and inventors, Spartan warriors, significant Old Testament figures, notable Roman Emperors, and the Holy Family. The reverse features a delightful “Timeline Trivia” segment for students to test their knowledge. Features include:• Laminated format suitable for marking with markers.• Unfolds to a size of 36 x 18 inches.• Clear, user-friendly structure.• Over 40 captivating illustrations.• Encompasses 75+ major people and events.• Backside “Timeline Trivia.” Immerse your children in history like never before with this comprehensive and engaging package.

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