Books like World history by Wayne E. King

Bill Bryson turns the universe into a conversational guide, tracing science from the Big Bang through evolution, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and particle physics with humor and clarity.

A compelling overview of American history through the eyes and experiences of its women, workers, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working poor.

Prentice Hall's World History program brings history to life, shows how history matters and motivates students to succeed. This highly acclaimed program offers a highly visual, engaging current events update providing a snapshot of significant events such as the 2012 national elections and events in the Middle East, that have the potential to shape the national and international landscapes. The Concept Connector strand within the program inspires students to apply their knowledge of history to current events. By learning about world history, your students will develop the knowledge needed to understand their world today and tomorrow. Connect: Help students make meaningful, personal connections to the content. Experience: Experience comes from doing and active learning. Understand: Understanding is about transferring learning into action. - Publisher.

World History, 4th edition, recounts the story of mankind from creation to the present. Students examine ancient civilizations through the Greeks to the Roman Empire. Then they survey India, Asia, and Africa on their way to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, upon which modern history is founded. They are challenged to discover the forces, issues, people, and movements that have shaped our modern world. God's providence and Bible integration are given prominence as the students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens. - Publisher.

A secondary‑level textbook that trains students in critical reading, thinking, and problem‑solving by exploring diverse historical sources and asking investigative questions about world history.