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Jamestown's American Portraits  The Worst of Times Softcover

Jamestown's American Portraits The Worst of Times Softcover

National Edition
MHID: 0809206218 | ISBN 13: 9780809206216
Grades: 6 - 12

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Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity

  • Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes
  • Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction
  • Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages
Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes.
  • Reading Level 5-8
  • Interest Level 6-8

When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin Steve starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy.