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In the 1970s, Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. But were they the first? And how did it evolve into the revolutionary games and systems of today? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more.

What was school like when your grandparents were young? How were classrooms different in the 1970s? Did children use computers at school in the 1980s? Find all the answers and more in this book about how school life has changed since the 1950s.

How did your grandparents have fun? How did people listen to music in the 1950s? When did color television become popular? What toys were popular in the 1970s? Find all the answers and more in this book about how entertainment has changed since the 1950s.

How did your grandparents clean their house? How did families enjoy time with each other in the 1950s? When did huge supermarkets become popular? How did people cook in the 1980s? Find all the answers and more in this book about how home life has changed since the 1950s.

How did your grandparents travel around? When did flying abroad become popular? When did people start to worry about the number of cars on the road? Find all the answers and more in this book about how transportation has changed since the 1950s.

When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.

Imagine opening a chamber to discover an antique violin, a yellowed boarding pass, and a tattered coat. Together these artifacts can be used to tell of the splendor of the luxury ship Titanic and its tragic sinking in 1912. Featuring primary sources, this Time Capsule History book explores one of history's most fascinating events through the high-interest vehicle of a time capsule. Open it up to discover Titanic!

Famous brands in this series will capture the attention of young listeners! Well-known brands like Google, John Deere, Nerf, and Nintendo have inspirational histories full of hard work and creativity. Explore the process of building a big business in these titles highlighting iconic brands. This volume includes Nike and Apple.

From skyscrapers up above to tunnels down below, the structures people build are amazing. How are they built? And why? This volume includes Skyscrapers, Stadiums, and Tunnels.

Famous brands in this series will capture the attention of young listeners! Well-known brands like Google, John Deere, Nerf, and Nintendo have inspirational histories full of hard work and creativity.

Do you ever wish that you didn't have to go to school? Not if you had been born during the Industrial revolution.

Learn about Argentina's Week of the People’s Martyrs, Mexico's Night of Tlatelolco, and France's Mai 68.

In the 1890s, bobsledding became a sport, Van Gogh died, and the Eiffel Tower and Tower of London were built.