Prohibition

Gr 7–10—These three books expose the causes and effects of their featured topics. Prohibition greatly impacted organized crime. The Great Depression saw the lives of the middle class impaired the most. In the 1960s, immense social changes came about, as well as a mistrust of government that can still be seen today. Each title starts with a time line of events, followed by a chapter on defining characteristics. After fully explaining the subject, a closing chapter brings each one's legacy to light. Period photographs, maps, and sidebars add clarity and interest to the texts. These books are deceptively slim and packed with information. Readers will come away with a full understanding of the topics. Extensive source notes, a list of important people, suggestions for further research, and a complete index finish off each work. Worthy additions.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI