World History
What is World History?
Most high school students take a World History course at some point in their schooling. The course generally covers the history of the world from a global perspective, covering topics such as the rise and fall of civilizations, major political events, and the impact of religion and culture on history. Students generally learn about different historical periods and how they were shaped by the people and events of that time.
World History Resources
Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad
Rosemary Sutcliff's vivid prose retelling of Homer's Iliad, widely used to introduce middle-grade students to the Trojan War.
Famous Men of Rome
Memoria Press's classical-education reader covering Rome through short biographies, from Romulus to Constantine.
The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey
Sutcliff's companion volume to Black Ships Before Troy, retelling Homer's Odyssey for middle-grade and early high school readers.
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
The classic illustrated introduction to the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes — a staple read-aloud in classical homeschool programs.
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age
DK's richly illustrated visual timeline of world history from the Stone Age to today—photographs, maps, and infographics that make a perfect homeschool history reference for ages 8–13.
A Child's History of the World
V. M. Hillyer's warm, story-driven survey of human history from cave dwellers to modern times—a classic homeschool read-aloud spine for elementary and middle-grade students.
A Little History of the World
A beloved single-volume world history told in warm, conversational prose — from the Stone Age to the 20th century — perfect for upper elementary through high school.
Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook
Visual notebook-style world history study guide for middle schoolers covering every major civilization from ancient Mesopotamia through the modern era.
The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age
Final volume in the Story of the World series covering 1850 to present: world wars, Cold War, civil rights, and globalization told as engaging narrative history.
The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages
Narrative history of the Middle Ages (400–1600 CE) for elementary students, covering medieval Europe, Islam, Vikings, Crusades, and global civilizations in story format.
The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times
Narrative world history from 1600 to 1850 covering exploration, colonialism, revolutions, and the Enlightenment for elementary and middle school students.
The Mystery of History Volume I: Creation to Resurrection
A chronological history curriculum spanning Creation to the Resurrection, integrating world history with Biblical events for grades 4–8.