W5 (who, what, where, when, and why

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The Beatles and the sixties

1996
An illustrated study of the 1960s, focusing on the rise and breakup of the Beatles, with historical background about the early days of rock'n'roll, and discussion of why John, Paul, George, and Ringo are regarded as symbols of the age of sit-ins, folk songs, peace and love, war protests, and transcendental meditation.

Lucy and her times

1996
Ilustrated study of evolution and prehistoric times, focusing on the discovery of Lucy, the skeleton of a modern human predecessor known as Australopithecus afarensis believed to be over three-million-years-old, which was found in the Afar Depression of Ethiopia in 1974.

Victoria and her times

1996
Examines how new inventions, scientific advances, and imperialism changed life in England during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Michelangelo and his times

1996
Answers the who, what, where, when, and why of the life and times of sixteenth century artist Michelangelo, with information on art, architecture, food, fashion, history, politics, people, places, literature, and customs of the time.
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