" strong Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century--from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America! strong Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 4-8) to share together, em The Story of the World, Volume 4 Revised Edition: The Modern Age em is widely used in charter and private schools, as well as co-ops around the world. It builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. em The Story of the World, Volume 4 Revised Edition em central text (available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook) offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and strong spanning the entire globe strong , that begin with revolt against the British in Victorian-ruled India, and end