Hands on History 3 Age of Discovery

About Hand of History series:

Hands on History is a four-volume, content-based reading series designed for English language learners. In forty concise units, the authors tell the story of human history from the very first civilization to modern times, while taking the readers on a lively and exciting journey across the centuries. The passages are written in clear, understandable English and are accompanied by colorful illustrations, photos, and maps to help students comprehend and remember important historical facts.

Main features:

• Engaging visual support
• High-interest historical topics
• Various comprehension activities
• Critical thinking activities

Series Strengths:

• Lesson connects to today
• Thought-provoking discussion topics
• Picture games for review
• Online support

Table of contents Hands of History volume 3 Age of Discovery:

• Unit 1: A New Islamic Empire
• Lesson 1: The Ottoman Empire
• Lesson 2: Constantinople to Istanbul
• Unit 2: Europe After the Middle Ages
• Lesson 1: The Renaissance
• Lesson 2: The Rebirth of Europe
• Unit 3: The Age of Discovery
• Lesson 1: The New World
• Lesson 2: Civilization of the Americas
• Unit 4: Religious Reform in Europe
• Lesson 1: The Reformation
• Lesson 2: Martin Luther
• Unit 5: The Spanish Golden Age
• Lesson 1: The House of Habsburg
• Lesson 2: The Invincible Armada
• Unit 6: The Start of the British Empire
• Lesson 1: The Rise of England
• Lesson 2: Good Queen Bess
• Unit 7: The Growth of Russia
• Lesson 1: The Russian Empire
• Lesson 2: The Biggest Country in the World
• Unit 8: The Unification of Japan
• Lesson 1: Toyotomi Hideyoshi
• Lesson 2: The Way of the Warrior
• Unit 9: Trouble on the Korean Peninsula
• Lesson 1: The Japanese Invasions
• Lesson 2: A Different Kind of War
• Unit 10: The Scientific Revolution
• Lesson 1: Early Scientists
• Lesson 2: Changes in Europe