World History: The Modern Era, Student Edition

Book info: World History: The Modern Era, Student Edition (Hardcover, 871 pages) – Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. Language: English.

The Modern Era

Student Edition

Developed specifically for the first part of a two-year global history course, this text covers world history through the Enlightenment period.

Some events in history are so dramatic that words alone can't convey their impact. Moving first-person accounts, gripping visuals, and integrated audio and video make this high school world history program a fresh way to unlock world history content. Thematic concepts show students why history matters today. Writing, reading, and vocabulary, critical thinking, and note-taking instruction help students understand world history and ensure content mastery for all learners.

Features and Benefits

• Sights and sounds of the past Integrated first-person accounts in text, audio, and video allow students to witness historical events as never before.
• Help students see the big ideas Our unique Concept Connector gives students the tools to systematically track key histroical themes that unfold across time and place.
• High-impact visuals ensure content mastery Innovative marriage between information, graphics, and interactivity helps all students understand standards-based content.