Gitlin, Marty

"[Presents] narrative play-by-plays of record-making Triple Crown moments sports fanatics should know"--Back cover.

"[Presents] narrative play-by-plays of record-making tennis Grand Slam moments sports fanatics should know"--Back cover.

Examines the history of the NBA finals, highlighting key rivalries, matches, and players. Includes color photographs, a glossary, an activity, and further resources.

Examines the history of the men's and women's FIFA World Cups, highlighting key matches and players. Includes color photographs, a glossary, an activity, and further resources.

"Scientific and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state tree and the processes used to select it"--Amazon.com.

"The Black Lives Matter Movement has shined a light on the frequently unequal treatment of African Americans by the US justice system. This has led to some backlash, including the protest slogans All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this volume examine the truths regarding the justice system and people of color in the United States. Do the police have a problem when it comes to racial discrimination? Is the court system biased against people of color? Can gang violence be curbed without racial profiling? Experts from the field offer very different perspectives on this . . . topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Since 2016, the United States has experienced an average of nearly one mass shooting per day. Is this the new normal, or can something be done to prevent these slaughters? America seems divided about how to stop mass shootings. While some point to stricter gun control as a solution, others urge a focus on mental health and improvement of social factors that contribute to disenfranchisement. Meanwhile, the shootings continue, while the country's leaders are deadlocked. The diverse viewpoints in this volume explore the topic of mass shootings, their causes and effects, and potential solutions for eliminating them"--Provided by publisher.

"The roaring 20s and prohibition was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how this period influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the growing business of competitive video gaming.

"The war years was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how World War II influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment"--Provided by publisher.