The Century For Young People
The Century for Young People: 1936-1961: Defining America
The Century For Young People
Todd Brewster, Peter Jennings
Experience the greatest moments of the 20th century with an accessible narrative that makes history come alive.Adapted from the #1 national bestseller especially for young readers!The twentieth century was a time of tremendous change, the most eventful hundred years in human history. Join Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster for a fascinating journey back in time to experience, through vivid first-person accounts, the most surprising and the most terrifying events of the past hundred years. These are the voices of ordinary people—children and adults who were a part of history in the making. Their joys and sorrows, their hopes and fears provide a compelling insider's look at momentous events that have reshaped the world. The Century for Young People is a riveting read and an essential research volume. It is the story of our time for all time.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Nonfiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
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In this three collection set, authors Todd Jennings and Todd Brewster highlight major occurrences of the twentieth century. The books are split up into the years 1901-1936, 1936-1961, and 1961-1999. Each section contains a summary of the year with personal accounts of people living during that year. There are a variety of topics to capture the interest of all readers. Some topics included are widely covered in history classes, such as WWI and WWII, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Great Depression.

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