{"product_id":"1st-hist-tsoci","title":"The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren should not just read about history; they should live it. In \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e (35 lessons), the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the construction of architectural wonders, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolume I: The Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e, begins the journey, covering the time periods from the dawn of history and the early nomads to the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Children will learn what life was like in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, and more, as well as learn the Old Testament stories of the Israelites and the coming of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery of it, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, you’ll have the trusted resource you’ve always wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid You Know…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat young people in the Minoan culture participated in bull-leaping games?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat King Xerxes of Persia once ordered his soldiers to whip the waves when the ocean became rocky beneath their boats?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat the Greek inventor Archimedes built a giant heat ray to protect his hometown, catching enemy ships on fire through the use of sunbeams?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat the powerful Carthaginian general Hannibal used elephants to march his army over the Alps on his way to attack Rome?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat Julius Caesar of Rome fell in love with the famous Cleopatra of Egypt?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":54013006840151,"sku":"1st-HIST-TSoCI-1","price":19.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"As New","offer_id":54013006872919,"sku":"1st-HIST-TSoCI-2","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/8689\/0327\/files\/4990946063.jpg?v=1782775702","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookshop.co.uk\/products\/1st-hist-tsoci","provider":"The Homeschool Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}