modern civilization

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the fourth decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the third decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the second decade of the 20th century.

This book teaches readers what the Ancient Chinese gave us: the seismograph, ice cream, fireworks, and more.--Borders.

Provides month-by-month, year-by-year, coverage of every major event that occured from 1900 to mid-1999.

Reflects on the evolution of counter culture since the 1960s and the political and social issues of the time, describes their motives, and how the counter culture effected the lifestyles of the typical American family.

A history of Rome, focusing on how Roman innovations in science, warfare, government, religion, and sports continue to have an influence in the modern world. Includes activities.

Presents interviews with twenty-nine men and women whose ideas are shaping our future.