Ambleside Online: Axelrod Philips Book

Note: This book went out of print and has been replaced in our schedule by The Story of the World Volume 4 The Modern Age by Susan Wise Bauer. However, if you have this book, you can still use it.

The Advisory did not feel that there was an adequate children's level book available on the 20th century. What everyone should know about the 20th century" is written for adults. We chose a number of the short chapters for our use in year 6. Parents should realize that chapters not selected may have material deemed unacceptable for their family, and they should keep that in mind when giving the book to their children. Parents may wish to read surrounding chapters to the chapters assigned. For instance, the chapter about the Moon Walk concludes on the page that a chapter on Woodstock begins. The Advisory did try to note any questionable wording in the chapters recommended. Parents should preview chapters where possible, as the author occasionally displays a bias that would not be acceptable to all families. This book has no photos - Parents are encouraged to select appropriate [non-graphic] photos of the century to show to their children, after they have read about the events ahead of time, in their context. Used in year 5 and 6.

This book has gone out of print; AO support group members have worked on a compendium that may be used. You can see that here.