A history of the controversial use of school busing in the effort to achieve school integration.
Fabulous Fashions of the 1920s (Fabulous Fashions of the Decades)
by Felicia Lowenstein Niven
"Discusses the fashions of the 1920s, including clothing and hairstyles, trends and fads, designers, and world events that influenced the fashion"--Provided by publisher.
Women with Wings: Women Pilots of World War II (Hidden Heroes)
by Shannon Baker Moore
La Gran Depresión (the Great Depression) (Conoce la Historia de Estados Unidos (A Look At Us History))
by John O'Mara
The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Disasters for All Time)
by Valerie Bodden
From the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Battle of Midway, from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, from George Washington to Douglas MacArthur, ""Atlas of American Military History"" covers the full span of America at war, exploring the personalities, methods, strategies, and historical contexts of each conflict. More current and accessible than any similar title on the topic, this volume provides bountiful full-color maps accompanied by an insightful textual narrative. The maps and text are well integra...
Danger in Space: Surviving the Apollo 13 Disaster
by Henry M. Holden
"Describes civilian life for people around the world on the home front during World War II, including stories of relocation, rations, and new jobs to support war efforts"--Provided by publisher.
Life Under Occupation (World War II Sourcebook)
by Charlie Samuels
"Describes life for people in countries under occupation by German and Japanese soldiers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.
The Beginning and End of the Great Depression - Us History Leading to Great Depression Children's American History of 1900s
by Baby Professor
This volume focuses on the US domestic politics of the inter-war period. The central theme is the movement of the country from a period of apparent prosperity during 1923-1929 to the onset of depression and the New Deal, designed to bring about "relief, recovery and reform". The author not only centres on the role played by the Wall Street Crash in the depression, but also the transition and attendant tensions in society and the issue of whether the prosperity of the 1920s was "real".
An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era, ""The 1980s"" chronicles a decade of global transition. From the collapse of Jimmy Carter's idealistic view of the United States as the world's peacekeeper in 1980 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this volume explores a period filled with political intrigue and power shifts, including President Reagan's view of American peacekeeping that emphasized military strength, superior weaponry, and defense systems. In addition, this vo...
Fabulous Fashions of the 1940s (Fabulous Fashions of the Decades)
by Felicia Lowenstein Niven
"Discusses the fashions of the 1940s, including women's and men's clothing and hairstyles, accessories, trends and fads, and world events that influenced the fashion"--Provided by publisher.
The Persian Gulf War (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third)
by Josh Gregory
SPORTS IN AMERICA: 1900 TO 1919, 2ND EDITION (Sports in America: Decade by Decade)
The first decade of the 20th century saw many firsts from the first World Series baseball game to the first Indianapolis 500 auto race. This second edition of 1900 1919 is fully revised, and for the first time, contains full-color photographs. Highlights include: The first Rose Bowl game in 1902 The first World Series in 1903 Jack Johnson becoming the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion in 1908 The first Indianapolis 500 auto race in 1911 Jim Thorpe's amazing year in 1912 T...
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Graphic History) (Graphic Library: Disasters in History)
by Jessica Gunderson
How did John F. Kennedy protect his country from a nuclear threat and avoid the outbreak of a new world war? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from the Cold War, showing how one of the world's most charismatic leaders chose to follow a brave course of action.
Progressive Movement Comp Kit (Primary Sources of the Progressive Movement)
The World Trade Center Bombing (American Disasters)
by Victoria Sherrow
Details the events surrounding the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center as well as the investigation and trial of those responsible for the terrorist attack.