<b>The perfect combination of story and standards</b><br /> <br /> <i>Journey Across Time</i>is an all-new middle school world history program organized chronologically from the first humans and ancient civilizations to the present. Co-authored by National Geographic and Jackson Spielvogel,<i>Journey Across Time'</i>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.<br /> <br /> <i>Journey Across Time: Early Ages</i>is available in a full volume, and also as Course 1 (7000 B.C. to A.D. 800) and Course 2 (A.D. 500 to A.D. 1750).