DK Junior Chronicle Of The 20th Century Month By Month History Of Our Amazing Century

The 20th Century has been shaped by two world wars, women's suffrage, the splitting of the atom, the ending of apartheid and the computer revolution. But it is not an era that belongs only to the politicians, scientists and inventors. It is also the period that saw the high living of the Roaring Twenties, the revolutionary music and fashions of the Swinging Sixties, the growth of environmental awareness and the move towards peace that heralded the end of the Cold War and the impact of Live Aid. The encyclopedia of our century month by month, year by year. Packed with stories of special interest to children. More than 3500 photographs and illustrations. Special features on major topics and events. Over 1700 articles and features. A picture for every story. News as it happened. People, places, inventions, films books, fashion, discoveries, popular culture. Travel back to the future and experience history as it happened. Imagine standing by the launch of the first space shuttle or seeing television for the first time, not to mention watching the ever changing fads in fashion. Reference panels pinpoint key events of each year in this evocative guide to the 20th century, ideal for browsing or research. Over 1,400 photos and illustrations. Full color.