American Life and Movies from The Ten Commandments to Twilight

November 1, 2013

Gr 7 Up-This compelling series details the evolution of popular culture in America. Each title spans a period of about 60 years, from the 1950s through the 2000s. Specific components of pop culture are described and placed within a broader historical context. For example, Television links the meteoric rise of TV's popularity with America's post-World War II prosperity, the nation's growing interest in world affairs, and a shift from reliance on the radio. Music makes a connection between singer Justin Bieber's recent rise to fame and the popularity of earlier teen sensations such as Stevie Wonder and the Hanson brothers. The dense texts are broken up by a wealth of high-quality photographs and reproductions and text boxes with additional facts. Informative and enjoyable.

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