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The Complete Middle School World History Experience
The World's Story is a beautiful three-volume world history series for grades 6–8. Written in an engaging narrative style and grounded in a biblical worldview, the series guides students from ancient civilizations through the modern era. Stunning full-color images, manageable daily lessons, and thoughtfully crafted activities make this series as practical for parents as it is compelling for students.
Strong Biblical Foundation
Open-and-Go Convenience
High Student Engagement
Supports Independent Learning
Develops Critical Thinking
The World's Story far exceeds anything we could have anticipated! We love that the Bible remains the ultimate guide, leading students back to God continually. And the best part? Everything is included in the set. This set is all we needed to continue our adventure in history.”
Cristina Master Books Mom
Volume 1
IDEAL GRADE (RANGE) 6 (6-8)
AGES 11-13
PERIODS COVERED Ancient History to the Early Church
TIMELINE FIGURES ✔
AUDIOBOOK ✔
Volume 2
IDEAL GRADE (RANGE) 7 (6-8)
AGES 11-13
PERIODS COVERED The Middle Ages Through the Renaissance
TIMELINE FIGURES ✔
AUDIOBOOK ✔
Volume 3
IDEAL GRADE (RANGE) 8 (6-8)
AGES 11-13
PERIODS COVERED Age of Explorers Through Modern History
TIMELINE FIGURES ✔
AUDIOBOOK ✔
Not sure which World's Story level to choose?
Each book covers a distinct period of history and works as a standalone course. Most families work through them in order, but your student's current grade or history focus is a fine place to begin.
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Everything your child needs to succeed in one bundle — Student Textbook + Teacher Guide.
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Includes full-color figures and a timeline strip.
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Author Angela O’Dell reads the complete student textbook aloud.
World's Story FAQ
A. You can start with any volume. While the series follows a chronological arc across all three books, each volume covers a distinct period of history and works as a standalone course. Most families work through them in order, but your student's grade or current history focus can guide where you begin.
A. Most lessons take 30 to 45 minutes per day, five days a week. Some days with optional projects may run closer to 60 minutes, but the daily schedule is built to be manageable alongside your other subjects.
A. Very little. The Teacher Guide includes a ready-made daily schedule, all student worksheets, and complete answer keys. There's nothing to plan or source separately; just open and go. The series is also designed with student independence in mind: most middle schoolers can read, complete assignments, and follow the schedule on their own, freeing you to check in rather than sit alongside them.
A. Yes. The series is designed with family use in mind. Each Teacher Guide includes specific guidance for adapting the material for older or younger students, and your purchase includes permission to reproduce worksheets for your household.