The century that was : twelve authors look back on the twentieth century / edited and with an introduction by James Cross Giblin. - 1st ed. - New York : Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2000. - p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

A collection of essays by well-known authors for young people, reflecting on various aspects of life in twentieth-century America, including politics, the environment, sports, fashion, and civil rights.

0689822812

99027011


American essays--Juvenile literature.


United States--Civilization--20th century--Juvenile literature.
United States--Civilization--20th century.

E169.1 / .C39 2000

973.91