Bowling Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America (Volume 5)

By: Pendergast, Sara

Book Overview

The hairstyles, slang terms, advertising jingles, pop music sensations, and all else described as popular culture is covered in this 5-vol. reference. Arranged chronologically by decade and by broad topics within each decade, Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms focuses solely on the popular culture of the century -- hairstyles, slang terms, television shows, pop music sensations, etc. -- offering more detailed information on trends and fads than any other resource. Written specifically for students in grades 5 through 12, major topics include: products and brands, toys and games, music and dance, holidays, shopping, sports, movements and much more. Also includes approximately 400 photos, a cumulative table of contents, timeline, subject and cumulative general index and trivia sidebars.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787656801
• ISBN13: 9780787656805
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Cengage Gale
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7