Description
Think the 20th century was just cars, computers, and boring grown-up stuff? Think again! Horrible Histories: Twentieth Century takes you through 100 years of chaos, conflict, and cringe-worthy changes, told with Terry Deary’s signature wit, weird facts, and wacky humor.
This special edition covers it all—wars, inventions, revolutions, and outrageous fashion—from Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 to the dawn of the internet age.
Inside you’ll discover:
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World Wars I & II—with gruesome trench life, rationing, and bizarre battle tactics
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The rise of TV, pop music, and teen rebellion
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Cold War craziness, space race dramas, and nuclear nightmares
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Suffragettes, civil rights movements, and the fight for freedom
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Wild inventions (some that failed horribly), silly slang, and fashion disasters
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Tons of quizzes, cartoons, and funny facts that make the century come alive!
Perfect For Kids Who:
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Love modern history packed with humor and unexpected facts
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Are interested in how we got from horse-drawn carriages to moon landings
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Enjoy Horrible Histories but want a big-picture look at a whole era
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Like books with fun illustrations, quizzes, and interactive content
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Want to understand how the past century shaped the world we live in today
Whether it’s war, peace, protests, pop stars, or plastic, this book dives into it all—the good, the bad, and the downright bonkers!
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