World History

World History (McDougal Littell, 2007) offers a comprehensive survey of global civilizations from ancient times to the modern era. Designed as a full-length secondary-level history text, it presents political, economic, social, cultural, and technological developments across regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The book emphasizes major patterns of interaction-such as trade, migration, belief systems, and conflict-while also highlighting key individuals, turning points, and cultural achievements. With its chronological structure, maps, primary-source excerpts, thematic features, the volume provides students with a broad framework for understanding how diverse societies have shaped the world over time.