Oxford Children's Book of the 20th Century A Concise Guide to a Century of Contrast and Change

Name: Oxford Children's Book of the 20th Century A Concise Guide to a Century of Contrast and Change
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ISBN: 9780195214888

ISBN-10: 0195214889

ISBN-13: 9780195214888

Edition: 1998

Authors: Stewart Ross

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The 20th century has been a period of spectacular change. We have moved from letters in the mail to e-mail on the Internet, from the horseless carriage to the space shuttle, from the bayonet to the atomic bomb. The Oxford Children's Book of the 20th Century looks at the grand themes of the last 100 years, examining both serious and not so serious subjects in the scientific, cultural and political spheres. War, sports, the technological revolution, entertainment, racism and fourteen other subjects are each treated in self-contained double-page spreads which explain clearly and authoritatively the major developments within the area throughout the century. Dramatic changes--so dramatic that…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/15/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Size: 9.50" wide x 12.10" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

Stewart Ross is a prize-winning author of books for children, and has written two novels, several plays, two librettos, and several widely acclaimed historical works. His books have been translated into about a dozen languages. After several years teaching at various institutions Stewart has become one of Britain's most prolific and popular authors. He has published over 175 titles for adults and children. Ross is also a frequent, popular speaker to student and adult audiences. His book, The Story of Scotland has won two literary awards.