Bring early modern history to life with Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times, an engaging, family-friendly homeschool history curriculum designed for elementary and middle-grade students. This read-aloud history book takes children on an exciting journey from the discovery of the New World through the California Gold Rush of 1849.

Written by Susan Wise Bauer in a lively, story-driven style, Story of the World Volume 3 makes learning world history fun and memorable for the whole family. Children will discover fascinating people, cultures, discoveries, conflicts, and events from the early modern era while exploring questions such as:

• Did Louis XIV really become king when he was only four years old?
• Why was Louis XIV called the Sun King?
• Who rode with Paul Revere?
• Why were Peter the Great and Catherine the Great called “Great”?
• What happened during the American Revolution?
• How did the California Gold Rush change American history?

From the exploration and conquest of the New World to the Protestant Reformation, European monarchies, the American Revolution, and westward expansion, Story of the World Volume 3 introduces children to the people, places, and events that shaped the early modern world.

The 2020 Revised Edition includes 48 new illustrations, an updated timeline, easier-to-read formatting, a pronunciation guide, and numerous maps to help children understand history in its geographic context.

Use Story of the World Volume 3 as a read-aloud history book for elementary students or as independent reading for middle-grade students. Pair it with the Activity Book for a complete year of history, geography, and literature study.

Recommended Companion Products

For a more complete Story of the World Volume 3 homeschool history program, consider adding:

• Story of the World Volume 3 Activity Book — Recommended for map work, coloring pages, review questions, reading lists, narration exercises, and hands-on projects.
• Story of the World Volume 3 Audio CDs — Optional audio supplement for listening along with the text or enjoying the stories independently.
• Story of the World Volume 3 Test Book — Optional assessment resource with 42 chapter tests and an answer key.

Story of the World Volume 3 is appropriate for elementary and middle-grade students, with the text suitable as a read-aloud for elementary students or independent reading for middle schoolers. The Activity Book is designed primarily for grades 3–6, with many activities and reading lists extendable through grades 7–8.