📖 The Story of the World, Volume 2: Middle Ages by Susan Wise Bauer. The second volume in The Story of the World series begins in 400 AD with the fall of Rome and ends in the year 1600. The book emphasizes Western Civilization, but other cultures around the world are also discussed. – Elementary

📖 The Medieval & Early Modern World series from Oxford University Press. Here is a great series that can be used as a spine for a Middle School study of the Middle Ages. These three books cover the Middle Ages: European World, 400–1450; African and Middle Eastern World, 600–1500; and The Asian World, 600–1500. The Primary Sources & Reference Volume is a nice supplement for those who want to incorporate primary source readings. See the individual topic pages for more information on each book. – Middle

📖 Human Odyssey, Volume 1: Prehistory through the Middle Ages from K12. The Human Odyssey textbook series is another fine option for a Middle School World History spine. The first volume spans the dawn of agriculture through the late Middle Ages, with an emphasis on Western Civilization. Medieval topics include the Byzantine Empire, the Rise and Spread of Islam, Africa, Europe, China, and the Mongols. – Middle

📖 Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance by Larry Gonick. The third title in the popular Cartoon History series covers a wide range of topics, including the birth and spread of Islam, the Crusades, the Mongols, the Ottomans, and the cultures of Medieval China, India, and Europe.  Gonick’s books are irreverent, engaging, information-packed, and sometimes PG in tone; perfect for older students. – Middle • High

🔗 Content Connection: Ancient Americas. The Maya civilization flourished during the European Middle Ages.