Stephen Feinstein

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1980s, including science, technology, environmental disasters, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

"Read about global water scarcity and pollution, federal regulations and standards for water quality in the United States, and what you can do to help"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the decade 1990-1999 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"--

"Discusses the decade 2000-2009 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"--

From the invention of the motorcar and the widespread use of the radio to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and Charlie Chaplin's entertaining silent films, the 1910s held more promise than any decade before it. But the sinking of the Titanic, the eruption of World War I, race riots, and the deadly Spanish flu pandemic proved there were growing pains to be experienced. Explore the people and events of one of the most unique periods in history....

Dust storms ravaged the Great Plains, and the economy crashed, leaving thousands unemployed, homeless, and hungry. Nazism began its rise to power in Germany, and a hurricane devastated New England. The 1930s were a time of enormous devastation, but also of great progress. Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a New Deal for America. Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly around the world. Walt Disney began a media empire that would change...

The 1970s were a time of protest and change. President Nixon broke the law and caused the Watergate scandal, American dependency on oil increased, and the military draft sent thousands of young men to fight in Vietnam. But 1970s were happy times, too. The nation celebrated two hundred years of independence. Audiences enjoyed hit films such as Star Wars and Jaws. People dressed in funky clothes and danced to the beat of disco music.

This cool book explores the lives of eight of the most important jazz musicians in history. Readers will learn about the challenges and triumphs of musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person's life and achievements.

For the first time ever, human beings were in control of their environment. Airplanes, trains, and the first diesel engines let people go faster and farther than ever before. The birth of modern art and sound recording promised new cultural heights, while the invention of jazz music and the popularization of low-cost photography managed to bring societies closer together. This decade, from its arts and fashion to its politics and technological advancements,...