Ancient History: A Secular Exploration of World History: Volume 1

Explore the ancient world on a tour of the most beautiful, vibrant, and fascinating places people have called home. History Unboxed takes you outside the box of a traditional history curriculum, exploring cultures around the globe on a journey across six continents. Get to know the Jomon people of Japan, the African empire of Ghana, and the Olmecs of Mesoamerica, alongside history heavyweights such as the Greeks and Sumerians. Take a look at the past through a secular lens and go beyond dates and battles for an engaging, approachable, relatable journey into a story that belongs to all of us -- the history of peoples all over the world.

We want every child to love history, so we made this book with over 125 gorgeous photos, maps, and original art. A high interest, engaging view of the past will draw your student in, while our expertly curated book lists and resources make it easy to explore farther in areas where you and your student want to know more. Make your student's history book something they want to get their hands on.