I’m a retired teacher and a grandmother who is enjoying 20th CENTURY WORLD HISTORY FOR KIDS in several ways. It’s the perfect book to act as a springboard for discussing world history with family and then incorporating personal stories. After reading about the Beatles (p.70) I was able to tell the story of my community’s reaction to them. That long hair was scandalous! This led to a discussion of my family not owning a TV until I was ten and a longer talk about how electronics have changed.
It’s also an effective springboard for relating historic events to children's’ personal lives. For instance, after reading about Albert Einstein’s ineptitude in school and how instead of listening to the teacher he “ran thought experiments in his mind,” I asked my grandchildren if they ever did something similar. One in particular could relate.
The book is also a helpful tool for adults. Want to give a quick refresher of The Spanish Flu back in 1918? (See p. 16) Peek curiosity by having kids guess how a mummified teenage king inspired fashion designs in the 1920s. (See p. 26.) Is there any interest in knowing the history of the bikini? (Check out p. 46.)
Besides excellent summaries, the author, Judy Dodge Cummings, also gets accolades for carefully choosing photos to enhance the reading experience. (Check out the striking color photo of people on the Berlin wall, p. 93.)
Thank you, Rockridge Press, for sending me a copy of this wonderful resource to get the kids in my life thinking and talking.
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Just a few key historical moments kids will discover:
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1918: The Spanish FluAs World War I raged across Europe, something new began to kill soldiers: a flu. After the illness was detected in Spain in February, journalists nicknamed it the Spanish Flu. However, the virus probably originated on a US Army base in Kansas. When soldiers from this base reached the battlefields of Europe, they brought the disease along. Soon, the so-called Spanish Flu had gone global. |
1930: The Salt MarchEver since the British took control of India in 1757, they had exploited India’s resources and people. For example, Indians were required to buy heavily taxed salt from the British government, even though they could easily make their own. In 1930, Indian activist Mohandas Gandhi broke the law by making salt. In doing so, he started a movement that led to Indian independence. |
1963: The Organization of African UnityIn 1963, 32 newly independent African nations met in Ethiopia and formed the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The OAU was formed to define the relationship these nations would have with one another and the world. They were determined to eliminate colonialism throughout the continent, and the groups financed independence movements in countries still controlled by Europe. |
1990: The Human Genome ProjectFrom 1990-2000, an international team of scientists began the Human Genome Project. Researchers dove into the immense task of mapping and understanding all the genes humans have in their bodies, known as the human genome. The project took 13 years to complete and involved 1,700 researchers from the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and China. |
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I received an advance copy from the publisher.A good supplemental book covering many of the important events that took place during the 20th century. My husband and I both read it. At times it was like going down memory lane as we remembered events and where we were when they took place and how we reacted and felt. Other times I recalled stories that my own parents and grandparents told me about life during the Great Depression and the Dirty 30’s, bringing more life to the events in the book. And yet, there were many bits of information that I had never heard or learned about.I enjoyed the “Meet” this person sections where I was introduced to some extraordinary people. As a former school librarian, I have known quite a few students who would have enjoyed delving deeper into those lives.A very informative book, well laid out in consecutive order. It would bring about great discussions between all ages about the links between our past and present situations.
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