Holidays

by John F. Aylett

Published 1 January 1989
Part of a series that looks at how life in the 20th century has changed, this illustrated book asks who took the first holidays, where did they go, and why are there so many different types of holiday? The answers provide an account of one of the most pleasant features of modern life. The series is intended to introduce skills required for GCSE, and to stimulate the reader's curiosity about his/her environment.

The Generation Gap

by John F. Aylett

Published 1 January 1989
Part of a series that looks at how life in the 20th century has changed, this illustrated book examines the changing relationships between young and older generations through the century up to the present, when "to be seen and not heard" is no longer the lot of the young. The series is intended to introduce skills required for GCSE, and to stimulate the reader's curiosity about his/her environment.

Medicine

by John F. Aylett

Published 15 February 1990
This series takes a look at how life in the 20th century has changed. Using clues from today, each book explores the past by drawing out the reader's imagination and curiosity. This book shows how medical knowledge and treatment has developed in the 20th century. What was it like going to the dentist in 1900? Who discovered penicillin? What is the NHS and when was it established? These and many other questions are answered.