This series tells the stories of some of the most defining events in recent history. From the story of man's experimentation with flight to the tsunami disaster in Indonesia this series brings recent history to upper primary/lower secondary readers. Written for the not-so-enthusiastic reader Monumental Milestones are jam packed with all the important information that students will need to do research and short reports. Each book is presented in a colourful format with a lively easy-to-read format.