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.

"Describes the issues facing our planet concerning water conservation and pollution"--

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1920s, including science, technology, politics, fashion, sports, and the arts.

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.

Traces the private and public life of America's seventh president, who was orphaned at the age of fourteen. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Andrew Jackson.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the North Star State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to Minnesota.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state with a higher percentage of retirees than any other. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Florida.