Designed for lower attaining KS3 pupils, this title examines the major events of the 20th century. It covers international relations, the effects of the two world wars, industry and economic depression. The author also considers whether the world was a better place in the 1950s, and looks to the nuclear age and possible threats of future wars. The material is intended to be accessible and stimulating, using illustrations and simple class projects to motivate each pupil and enliven the exploration of history.

 

This book is part of a book series called Action History .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Hodder Arnold .

This book has the following chapters: War and peace in the 20th century; what was The Great War?; why did Russia stop fighting?; the 1920s and 1930s; why was Hitler the Fuehrer?; why did World War II happen?; the outbreak of war; what was it like to live during the war?; what was it like to fight in the war?; how did the Allies defeat the Axis?; what was the Holocaust?; what were the effects of World War II?; what was the Cold War?; did life improve after the war?.