"Woodstock" by Louise I. Gerdes explores the iconic 1969 music festival that became a symbol of a generation. The book delves into the cultural and social changes of the 1960s, showcasing the diverse array of musicians, artists, and young people who converged in upstate New York. Through vivid accounts and personal stories, it captures the spirit of peace, love, and music that defined the era. The narrative highlights the challenges and triumphs of organizing such a monumental event, revealing how Woodstock became a lasting legacy in American history, representing both a celebration of freedom and the complexities of the time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Perspectives On Modern World History .

This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 15-17 years.

There are 240 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Cengage Gale .