Covering almost 100 years of U.S. and world history, this content-rich activity book abounds with handouts, worksheets, and cross-curricular exercises that explore politics, economics, social issues, science and technology, popular culture, and the arts. Each chapter, featuring a single decade, contains high-interest stories, people profiles, puzzles, writing prompts, book tie-ins, "buzzword" definitions, and quizzes. Includes suggestions for a culminating research report, presentation, and fictional diary. Grades 4–8. Index. Bibliography. Guide to software. Answer key. Illustrated. 8½" x 11". Teacher Created Materials. 512 pages. ©1997.