Hal Marcovitz

For Americans, 2020 was a year in which hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives in a deadly pandemic. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against racial injustice, terrible storms and wildfires swept across the country, and a divisive and caustic campaign for the presidency dominated life. Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020 will examine these issues and their impacts on life in America.

Combines text, quotes, and full-color photographs to provide an overview of the lives and football careers of Eli and Peyton Manning.

Examines the topic of race relations and racism in the United States, and discusses the issues of police brutality, racial profiling, and racial bias. Includes color photographs and additional resources.

Looks at the use of drones in the military.

Uses data from the Gallup Youth Survey and other sources to examine issues related to teenagers' race and ethnicity.

This volume examines the influence of religion and values on young people today.

Explores the history of surrealism, examines the work and lives of surreal artists, and discusses the movement's influence on society and prevalence during the early twenty-first century. Includes suggested reading and related Web sites.

Discusses the everyday lives of teenagers in America today and how they deal with issues of homosexuality and tolerance, as well as how the LGBT movement influences the minds of teenagers.