{"product_id":"20th-century-world-history-for-kids-the-major-events-that-shaped-the-past-and-present-history-by-century","title":"20th Century World History for Kids: The Major Events That Shaped the Past and Present (History by Century)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJUDY DODGE CUMMINGS\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for children and teenagers. A former high school teacher, she holds an MFA in creative writing for children and teenagers from Hamline University. Judy writes both nonfiction and fiction, and her goal is to transport young readers back in time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This volume, in an excellent series, rises above others of its type because of authors like Judy Dodge Cummings. She applies impressive history-writing credentials and finely honed research skills to produce engaging text about essential global events of a century characterized by convulsive changes.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Sandy Brehl, author of \u003cem\u003eOdin's Promise\u003c\/em\u003e (WWII trilogy) and Holocaust outreach educator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Judy Dodge Cummings takes readers on a fascinating, fast-paced journey through world history's key moments. Captivating sidebars about history-making people and events offer engaging side trips. An essential addition to classrooms and libraries!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Rochelle Melander, artist educator and author of \u003cem\u003eMightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World through Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"How do you explain a century's worth of world history to kids in less than 125 pages? Author Judy Dodge Cummings succeeds by spotlighting the top 30 events from the past, but it is her storytelling ability that engages the reader with specific details and rich language. Sidebars invite her audience to meet important people and learn snippets of other notable moments that can lead to further research. In today's world, looking back and understanding is more important than ever. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo beyond other history books, with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn event-focused approach\u003c\/b\u003e--Kids will stay engaged as history comes alive through the stories of people and events, not just a list of names and dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey callouts\u003c\/b\u003e--Sidebars in every chapter call out additional fun facts and interesting people for kids to know about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear explanations\u003c\/b\u003e--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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspire kids to take an interest in history with \u003ci\u003e20th Century World History for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCummings, Judy Dodge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUDY DODGE CUMMINGS\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for children and teenagers. 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