Jennings, Peter

An in-depth look at the events leading up to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the relationship of Iraq with the United States and other western nations.

Examines the reasons behind the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II.

Peter Jennings leads a culturally diverse audience of young people in an investigation of prejudice, with experiments that help the children understand how prejudices form.

Contains eyewitness accounts of historical events that took place throughout the twentieth century, including the Wright brothers first flight, the first radio broadcast, the landing on Normandy beach, watching the Challenger shuttle explode, and other major events.

Photographs and text help chronicle the major events and developments in science, technology, and entertainment that shaped the history of the twentieth century.

Featuring a blend of original reporting and history, each chapter explains a current event through its social and historical contexts, and looks for connections between 21st-century America and the ideas of the founding fathers.