History will never be the same.

This spirited reading of the second in Susan Wise Bauer’s Story of the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the peoples of the middle ages.

Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the globe. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of the ancient world. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, The Story of the World weaves world history into a storybook format. This volume covers the major historical events from the years 400 to 1600-from the fall of Rome through the rise of the Renaissance.

This Story of the World audiobook is a collaboration between Jim Weiss, whose voice is “liquid gold” (CNN TV), and Susan Wise Bauer, whose writing has been described as “timeless and intelligent” (Publishers Weekly). It may be used along with the print book, as a supplement to a traditional history curriculum, or independently.

Approximately 11 hours of audio on 9 CD’s.

This level of Story of the World is designed primarily for grades 2-6, although the maps and many of the activities are also appropriate for other grades.