The 1920s
These two are the pick of the bunch. Each book sets limited targets and meets them admirably. Texts are brief but clear, and emphasis is on illustration to create interest and retain attention. In The 1960s the significant world events are shown (Cuba, Vietnam, Independence) and supported by a detailed chronology, but the feel of the period is also recreated by the inclusion of the more ephemeral (Daleks. The Monkees and Bobby Moore holding the World Cup). The 1970s adopts the same approach with the vital alongside the quirky - references to the potato/tomato cross, the poisonous 'pomato', may have a particular appeal to some children. It is a telescoped and inevitably superficial look at the decade, but a stimulating one which might encourage further exploration.