Social studies standards often seem to be grouped around particular decades—the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, etc.—making this series an excellent option for classroom use. Each book begins with a well-known event such as the Hindenburg disaster, then moves on to highlights in society, science and inventions, war and conflict, politics, pop culture, fashion, and sports. A concluding chapter explores the lasting legacy of the decade such as greater government involvement in people’s lives due to the Depression and the war efforts of World War II. Features like timelines, lists of organizations to contact and books for further reading, and the online articles from CNN and other sources available through ABDO Booklinks will be helpful when using the books for research projects. VERDICT A recommended addition or update to history collections and classrooms.