Includes bibliographical references (pages 60-61) and index.
Contents
Welcome to the 1970s -- War protest turns deadly -- Terror in the skies -- Antiwar sentiment peaks -- The Cold War thaws -- Tragedy in the music world -- Terrorists strike the Olympics -- Record-setting athletes -- U.S. troops leave Vietnam -- Nation endures oil crisis -- President Nixon resigns -- Hollywood's biggest hits -- America celebrates its bicentennial -- Disco dancing and funky fashion -- Progress in the Middle East -- Mass suicide in Jonestown -- Tragedy avoided at Three Mile Island -- Tech firsts -- Americans held hostage in Iran -- Soviet troops invade Afghanistan.
Summary
"Middle school readers will find out about the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1970-1979"--Provided by publisher.