20th Century World History for Kids: The Major Events That Shaped the Past and Present

Take kids ages 8 to 12 on a journey through the events that shaped the 20th century

World history is an amazing teacher when it comes to understanding why the world looks the way it does. This journey through world history for kids gives young learners a look at 30 of the most important moments in the 20th century and how they helped create the modern world.

This book of world history for kids is split up into 5 different eras, covering the years from 1901 to 2000. As kids travel through each one, they’ll explore the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the Mexican Revolution, the rise of the Beatles, the creation of the Internet, and more.

Go beyond other history books, with:

An event-focused approach-Kids will stay engaged as history comes alive through the stories of people and events, not just a list of names and dates. Key callouts-Sidebars in every chapter call out additional fun facts and interesting people for kids to know about.
Clear explanations-Written especially for ages 8 to 12, this book of world history for kids uses straightforward language that makes it easy to follow and understand.

Inspire kids to take an interest in history with 20th Century World History for Kids.