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.

Discusses the everyday lives of teenagers in America today and how they deal with issues involving volunteerism, discussing the statistics on the time teens give to volunteering their time and energy in community service.

Traces the history of the Liberty Bell, including information about the use of bells in colonial America, statistics about this particular bell, legends surrounding it, and its importance as an American symbol.

This volume examines the changing attitudes of teenagers toward contraception, abstinence, sexually transmitted diseases, media influences, and other issues involving young people and sex.

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

Tells the story of 50 Cent, the rap musician.

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.

Examines the rising costs of higher education in America and the concern of high school and college students in regard to career opportunities in a troubled economy.

The history of the White House, including the story of its construction, interesting and important facts and statistics, and its importance as an American symbol.