The 1940s, A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades by Michael V. Uschan

Grade:  5-12

Summary:  These lively, fact-filled books will interest children and give them a solid background in American history. Theme-based chapters place events in context, providing a comprehensive understanding of each decade and its importance.

Enlivened with numerous photographs and sidebars, the books cover technology, significant political and social events, trends, music, culture, and more!

Also included are notes, bibliographies, a chronology of events, and a detailed index.

This book covers the 1940s--- one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens. It will begin with the nation entering into its second World War but will end with many changes due to that war. There will be a rise of the "youth culture", families will change as America prospers and the new American Dream will become the house in the suburbs, the Golden Age of Film begins and with it, Hollywood's influence on popular thinking. 

From Bing to Sinatra and "wash and wear" clothes to Zoot suits, and World War to Cold War, this is a decade that will redefine and reshape America. 

 
Book Details
 

Format: Hardcover

Condition :very good; ex-library book w/library label on front endpage

Publisher: Lucent Books

ISBN:9781560065548

Extra Details: please see my other books in the series