THE ROARING TWENTIES: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz

Description

The 1920s is one of the most fascinating decades in American history, when the seeds of modern American life were sown. It was a time of prosperity and recovery from war, when women's roles began to change and advertising and credit made it desirable and easy to acquire a vast array of new products. But there was a dark side of crime and corruption...

Marcia Amidon Lusted has written over 80 books for young readers, many on historical subjects. As an assistant editor for Cobblestone Publishing and its award-winning history magazines, she has written widely on many different historical eras. Marcia lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Jennifer Keller is a writer-illustrator with an MFA in Traditional Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She illustrated Explore Native American Cultures! and Explore Natural Resources! for Nomad Press. Jennifer lives in San Jose, California.

The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz Booklist "... Two aspects of the book stand out. First, the QR code links to primary source documents, photos, and film clips; and second, the Inquire & Investigate section of each chapter, which challenges students to compare and contrast events of that era with events that have occurred since that time..." Children's Literature "This well-constructed resource book for students and teachers alike provides an excellent overview of the Roaring Twenties... An excellent timeline at the beginning of the book, a complete vocabulary of the time period, and an extensive glossary provide additional help for anyone interested in learning more about this time period in American history. I would consider this an excellent resource for any history/social studies teacher. " Library Media Connection "This engaging and insightful read into the 1920s can be used as a supplementary textbook in an American History class. Lusted's writing captures the decade, offering all its vitality with an encompassing overview of the era. As the narration gains its footing, the text flows seamlessly ... a valuable addition to a library looking to update its history collection." Recommended Bookloons "... This is an excellent resource for teachers and parents who are home schooling. Use this book to introduce the era and then expand the topic with more focused study on areas of interest. The resource section at the back of the book will be very helpful." Lorcan Otway, Director, Museum of the American Gangster "The Roaring Twenties is a wonderful invitation to young students to delve into a time that helped to form modernity in the United States. This book is not a collection of facts and dates--Lusted entices the young reader to go deeper and seek out greater understanding by searching out original sources and experimenting with commonly available materials." Jennifer Schulze, MSEd, Reading Specialist Instructor, Western Oregon University "The further I read, the more I wanted to know and the more questions I had. The Inquire & Investigate sections gave me space to consider those questions and I really appreciate that as a teacher. Telling the other side of the Roaring Twenties story opens the door to conversations about the stark differences between the haves and the have-nots of both the 1920s and today. An excellent text about the Roaring Twenties." Michael M. Yell, National Board Certified teacher, former president National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) "The Roaring Twenties belongs in your classroom library, student bookshelf, or media center. From the questions the book continually poses for readers to its treatment of major trends and issues, The Roaring Twenties is history done well for the students of today." Anne Shaw, Director, 21st Century Schools "The author has provided astounding connections between the 1920s and the 21st century. Nomad Press is one of the very best resources available to teachers for creating truly spectacular learning experiences for their students." Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation Winner 2013 Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner of a 2013 Society of School Librarians International Honor Book Award Booklist "Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method ... an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource." Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. ...an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music."