Looking for excellent children's books about 20th century? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.
A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.
A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.
A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
A friendship forged in imagination faces a tragic test, altering two worlds forever.
A young girl runs away from home with her brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.
A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.
A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.
Sturdy, inviting books about 20th century for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover how a dream led Audrey Hepburn from war-torn Europe to Hollywood stardom.
Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.
Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.
A young dreamer defies expectations to become a country music icon and philanthropist.
A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.
Discover a trailblazer who revolutionized education and changed children's lives.
Discover the journey of a musical icon who transformed rock and roll with his unique sound.
A rebellious youth becomes a symbol of peace, uniting a nation.
Discover how a stolen bike led to a boxing legend's rise.
A young martial artist defies Hollywood's barriers to become a film legend.
Discover how a working-class girl revolutionized fashion with her bold designs.
A young dancer defies odds to become a ballet legend.
Illustrated read-alouds about 20th century for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?
A boy's tragic fate ignites a movement against injustice.
Three siblings face personal struggles as the Challenger launch looms, altering their lives forever.
Discover how a determined leader defied odds to protect nature.
Discover how peaceful protest changed history.
A young girl living in the White House during World War II wants to do her part to help with the war effort
A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.
A teacher transforms plantation kids into Olympic swimmers using innovative techniques.
Discover the power of a dream that changed history.
A little girl witnesses the first Juneteenth, marking freedom's arrival.
Longer stories about 20th century for developing and independent readers.
A dragon and a child unravel Vienna's forgotten mystery: the fate of missing dragons.
In 1969, Mimi battles prejudice and dreams of space in a new town.
A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.
A girl seeks solace amidst dust storms and personal tragedy.
A young girl navigates hardship and family drama in early 20th-century Brooklyn.
A girl risks everything to escape East Berlin and reunite her divided family.
A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.
A harmonica links three children across time, each facing life-altering challenges.
A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.
A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.
A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.
A girl uses art to survive a Siberian work camp and reunite her family.
