The Struggle for Sea Power (Yesterday's Classics)
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Book IV in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Struggle for Sea Power" focuses on the age of empire and world colonization. The histories of European colonies in America, Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Also covered are the Revolution in America, the French Revolution, and campaigns of Napoleon. The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, comprises a set ...
  
  











  



  
Viking Tales (Yesterday's Classics)4 reviews
Jennie Hall

Yesterday's Classics, 2005

A valuable resource

+ Definitely a Different Culture...
+ Viking Tales
+ Viking Tales
  
  











  



  
Fifty Famous People (Yesterday's Classics)1 review
James Baldwin

Yesterday's Classics, 2005

Stories for Young and Old

Educational and entertaining short stories about famous people of the world history: "One of the best things to be said of the stories in this volume is that, although they are not biographical, they are about real persons who actually lived and performed their parts in the great drama of the ...
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages28 reviews
S. Wise Bauer, Susan Wise Bauer

Peace Hill Press, 2003

Great History Book

+ Love it!
+ Good Resource!
+ Enjoyable Look at History
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World Activity Book Four: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR8 reviews

W. W. Norton & Company, 2005

Excellent book for grade 4 and up

+ Just what we were looking for!
+ More tools...
+ Helpful
  
  











  



  
The Story of Mankind28 reviews
Hendrik Willem Van Loon

Liveright Publishing Corporation, 1999

A Nostalgic Great

+ The Story of Mankind Review

I first read this book when I was in the second grade, and everytime I read it, it gets better and better. The stories are well written and easy to read, and it covers all the topics essential for a young child to know. Even though it is over 400 pages long, the book goes by as quick as a Dr. ...
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times12 reviews
Susan Wise Bauer

Peace Hill Press, 2004

Engaging and Informative!

+ The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times
+ Good Resource!
+ An Excellent World History Primer
+ Superb service
  
  











  



  
The Awakening of Europe (Yesterday's Classics)
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for ...
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 1: Ancient Times (Story of the World: History ...115 reviews
Susan Wise Bauer

W. W. Norton & Company, 2002

Homeschool material

+ Strong writing and history
+ Easy Learning
+ This book will make your child LOVE History
  
  











  



  
The Growth of the British Empire (Yesterday's Classics)
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Book V in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Growth of the British Empire," treats the revolutions in South America and Mexico, the Boer War in South Africa, and the exploration of Central Africa, the Greek and Italian wars for independence, the Crimean War, the American Civil War, the opening of trade with Japan and China, and the rebellion in India. Suitable for children ages ...
  
  











  



  
Our Island Story (Yesterday's Classics)6 reviews
H. E. Marshall

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

loved this book....

+ Great for Home Schoolers
+ Keeps kids interest
+ Outstanding British history for kids!
+ Wonderful stories
  
  











  



  
The Discovery of New Worlds (Yesterday's Classics)2 reviews
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Homeschooling in Singapore

+ great history

Great Book, I like the level of the vocabulary can be easily used for many grade levels, a wonderful read aloud.
  
  











  



  
Fifty Famous Stories Retold (Yesterday's Classics)11 reviews
James Baldwin

Yesterday's Classics, 2005

An important book

+ Great book to learn from
+ Excellent for Cultural Literacy but Weird Hyphenation
+ Great resource for history
  
  











  



  
On the Shores of the Great Sea (Yesterday's Classics)2 reviews
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Wonderful language

+ Very good history book for children

This is a beautifully written history of the beginning of our world by Synge. It naturally weaves biblical and secular history in a masterful way. A wonderful complete beginning history of the world for young students and old.
  
  











  



  
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold (Yesterday's Classics)2 reviews
James Baldwin

Yesterday's Classics, 2005

Ageless classic

It's works like this one that have sustained American literature and that of Western Civilization for generations. Contained herein are several of the classics, each rather short but exciting and perfect for kids. I look forward to reading these as well as those from Baldwin's other collection, ...
  
  











  



  
The Struggle for Sea Power (Yesterday's Classics)
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Book IV in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Struggle for Sea Power" focuses on the age of empire and world colonization. The histories of European colonies in America, Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Also covered are the Revolution in America, the French Revolution, and campaigns of Napoleon. The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, comprises a set ...
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World Activity Book Four: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR8 reviews

W. W. Norton & Company, 2005

Excellent book for grade 4 and up

+ Just what we were looking for!
+ More tools...
+ Helpful
  
  











  



  
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages28 reviews
S. Wise Bauer, Susan Wise Bauer

Peace Hill Press, 2003

Great History Book

+ Love it!
+ Good Resource!
+ Enjoyable Look at History
  
  











  



  
Our Island Story (Yesterday's Classics)6 reviews
H. E. Marshall

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

loved this book....

+ Great for Home Schoolers
+ Keeps kids interest
+ Outstanding British history for kids!
+ Wonderful stories
  
  











  



  
On the Shores of the Great Sea (Yesterday's Classics)2 reviews
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Wonderful language

+ Very good history book for children

This is a beautifully written history of the beginning of our world by Synge. It naturally weaves biblical and secular history in a masterful way. A wonderful complete beginning history of the world for young students and old.