Medieval and Early Modern Times (Discovering Our Past) – Interactive Student Edition (2006)

Medieval and Early Modern Times (Discovering Our Past) is a California middle school world history program organized chronologically, and co-authored by National Geographic and Jackson Spielvogel. The textbook's engaging narrative and outstanding visuals transport students back in time. As co-author, National Geographic ensures that students understand the influence of geography on historical events. The result is a standards-based program with important geography skills embedded in every lesson.
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students (7th grade)

CONTENTS

A Guide to California Standards
Correlation to the California Standards
At-Home Standards Review
Previewing Your Textbook
Scavenger Hunt
Reading Skills Handbook
Reference Atlas
Geography Handbook
Tools of the Historian

UNIT 1 New Empires and New Faiths
CHAPTER 1: Roman Civilization
CHAPTER 2: Islamic Civilization
CHAPTER 3: Medieval Africa

UNIT 2 The Middle Ages
CHAPTER 4: China in the Middle Ages
CHAPTER 5: Medieval Japan
CHAPTER 6: Medieval Europe

UNIT 3 A Changing World
CHAPTER 7: The Renaissance
CHAPTER 8: The Reformation
CHAPTER 9: The Americas
CHAPTER 10: The Age of Exploration
CHAPTER 11: The Age of Enlightenment

Appendix
- What is an Appendix?
- Skillbuilder Handbook
- California Standards Handbook
- Glossary
- Spanish Glossary
- Gazetteer
- Index
- Acknowledgments and Photo Credits

The corresponding Graphic Novel is here: