The Fifties in America

The Fifties in America

Author: John C. Super

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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Surveys the events and people of the United States and Canada from 1950 through 1959.


The Fifties

The Fifties

Author: James R. Gaines

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1439101639

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Introduction: Seeing in the dark -- Gay rights: "To be nobody but yourself" -- Feminism: "Meet Jane Crow" -- Civil rights: The war after the wars -- Ecology: Before we knew -- Epilogue: The best of us.


The American Dream

The American Dream

Author: Time-Life Books

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780737002010

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Examines the politics, suburbia, automobiles, art and entertainment, cold war, television, and sports of the 1950s.


Fifties Flashback

Fifties Flashback

Author: Dennis Adler

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0760319278

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No other era in automotive history is as revered as the 1950s, when Detroit was the center of the auto world and the American V-8 was king of the road. With hundreds of color photos of beautiful restorations and a collection of rare archival photos, Dennis Adler has compiled a detailed history of the emerging postwar American auto industry.


America in the 1950s for Kids: The English Reading Tree

America in the 1950s for Kids: The English Reading Tree

Author: Keith Goodman

Publisher: English Reading Tree

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9781091126152

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Introducing: America in the 1950s for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 54 This book is aimed at children aged eight and over and is part of the English Reading Tree Series (number 54). It is a perfect tool to get young learners into the habit of reading. This nostalgic look at America in the 1950s will take children on a journey through key events, trivia, and culture. From the War in Korea to Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, this is a must read for young and curious minds. America in the 1950s for Kids has been written to entertain and educate. It is packed with information and trivia and has images that bring the topic alive. There is a quiz at the beginning and end to test how much has been learned. What people are saying about the English Reading TreeGoodreads Excellent books that not only improve reading ability but educate. Post Online Very well presented and I particularly enjoyed the quiz at the end. Island EBooks Simple, easy to read and full of interesting facts. What more can a parent ask? Online Review With less emphasis on pictures and more emphasis on reading and developing initial reading vocabulary, this series will capture most kid's imagination and encourage them to read more. The large print makes the reading more inviting. Parental assistance will be needed to help with new words or the meaning.


The Feminine Mystique

The Feminine Mystique

Author: Betty Friedan

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780140136555

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This novel was the major inspiration for the Women's Movement and continues to be a powerful and illuminating analysis of the position of women in Western society___


50 Classic Ski Descents of North America

50 Classic Ski Descents of North America

Author: Art Burrows

Publisher:

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 9780982615430

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Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America is a large-format compilation of iconic and aesthetic ski descents from Alaska to Mount Washington. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows and Penn Newhard, Fifty Classic Ski Descents taps into the local knowledge of contributors such as Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott and Ptor Spricenieks with first person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present and future. The book features 208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from many of North America's top photographers. Whether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island's Polar Star Couloir or heading out for dawn patrol on Mount Superior, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual and inspirational feast of ski mountaineering in North America.