American Life in the 1970s

American Life in the 1970s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1970s left behind. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Timeline of key events Iconic American Decades explores American history ten years at a time, examining the key people and events that cemented each decade's legacy. Readers will discover the history of pop culture trends, political upheavals, armed conflicts, popular fashions, breakthrough inventions, and more.