This book traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1930s, a period marked by widespread poverty, isolationism, and government programs attempting to pull the country out of the Great Depression.

This book traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1950s, including science, technology, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

This book traces the events, trends, politics, and important people of the 1960s, including lifestyles, fashion, arts and entertainment, sports, environmental issues, and technology.

This book traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1990s, a time that included the Internet and its success in easing communication, movies created by computer, challenging activities called extreme sports, the Persian Gulf War, and more.

"Readers will learn about air pollution, global warming, indoor air quality, automobiles and air pollution, air quality and public health, and what you can do to help"--

A chronicle of the 1910s, examining notable events and trends in fashion, the arts, sports, politics, and science. Includes a time line and references.

Describes the triumphs, tragedies, fads, and fashions of the 1900s, from vaudeville theaters to the San Francisco earthquake, from teddy bears to the Great White Fleet.

"Discusses sexuality and teens, including teen sex, abstinence, birth control, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and sex education in schools"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the forty-second state to join the Union. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Washington.

Looks at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and discusses his efforts to win equal rights for African-Americans.