| U-X-L American Decades: 1900-1909 1900-09 Edition Contributor(s): Pendergast, Tom (Editor), Pendergast, Sara (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787664553 ISBN-13: 9780787664558 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: Following in the footsteps of Gale's award-winning "American Decades" series, "U- X- L(R) American Decades" covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume with features including 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations; "Words to Know" and "Further Reading" sections; and a general index. Chapters begin with a chronology of world events and a general overview of the decade. Chapters include the topics: Topics in the News, Headline Makers and Further Reading. Within each topic, alphabetically arranged entries discuss historically important events, issues, definitions of difficult concepts or terms, and other interesting trivia and sideline stories. "U- X- L(R) American Decades "may be purchased as a set or by individual volume; a volume-specific general index appears in each volume; and a separate, free cumulative index comes with the set. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 973.91 |
| LCCN: 2002010176 |
| Series: U.X.L(r) American Decades |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 7.24" W x 9.7" (1.49 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Following in the footsteps of Gales award-winning American Decades series, U-X-L(R) American Decades covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume with features including 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations; Words to Know and Further Reading sections; and a general index. Chapters begin with a chronology of world events and a general overview of the decade. Chapters include the topics: Topics in the News, Headline Makers and Further Reading. Within each topic, alphabetically arranged entries discuss historically important events, issues, definitions of difficult concepts or terms, and other interesting trivia and sideline stories. U-X-L(R) American Decades may be purchased as a set or by individual volume; a volume-specific general index appears in each volume; and a separate, free cumulative index comes with the set. While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.PIM31-MAY-1801 |