This book contains 3 units: The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, and The Renaissance. Included are journals, documents, paintings, photos, diary excerpts, art, maps, and other artifacts.

The book implements the following Common Core State Standard: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

Grades 4 through 8.

The lessons and activities in this book align with the following Common Core State Standards*:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1–6-8.9

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose.

Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.