In 344 lavishly illustrated pages, this history gives a wide overview of the 20th century by combining DK’s beautiful photos, historical media, month-by-month timelines, and brief articles that read like journalism. This fascinating reference also includes special features on the century’s most important events, such as the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Space Race. While no one topic is covered in detail, the overview is wonderful for giving a complete big-picture sense of the times, and as an interest-building starting place for your child’s further reading and research.