The Story of the World Volume 3

The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times Swords, Ships, and Sumo Wrestlers—History Just Got Even More Epic Say hello to revolutions, explorers, emperors, and the occasional Gold Rush goose chase. The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times takes your family on a thrilling ride from 1600 to 1850—an age of adventure, discovery, and world-changing ideas. Whether you're reading it aloud to your curious elementary student or letting your middle schooler explore independently, this newly revised edition is your go-to guide for a whole year of story-based, curiosity-sparking history. What's Inside the Book? From the rise of the Sun King to the fall of the Alamo, Volume 3 dives into the big (and quirky!) moments that shaped the world. Along the way, you'll learn: Who was Catherine the Great and why she had big ideas (and even bigger wigs) What happened in the Black Hole of Calcutta Why a town was named Ground Hog Glory And how samurai wound up in sumo rings This 2020 Revis