Discovery of New Worlds - Book II

With a large selection of republished classic literature from the late 19th century, Yesterday's Classics makes these high-quality literary texts available to students today. Designed to elevate language skills, these books are wonderful for independent reading as well as family reading time. With the wide variety of genres covered, students can find literature that engages their imagination and observation skills while they are learning about knights, early colonialism, the Ancient Greeks, and fables. ~Rebecca

First published in 1903, this classic series by M.B. Synge takes students through all the major events in Western Civilization, from earliest recorded history to the end of the nineteenth century. Each book is divided into about fifty short chapters, with places, people, and events described in a narrative manner, so that it seems that history is unfolding right before your eyes. Black and white period illustrations appear throughout the books, as well as famous quotes and Bible verses. A Teacher's Appendix in the back lists sources for further reading or research. Approx. 230 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa