• This nonfiction title for ages 9–12 explores key eras in history integrating civics, social studies, language arts, and history. • The setting, dialogue, plot, and character in these narrative nonfiction tales are drawn from historical documents and presented in a compelling way to appeal to both avid and reluctant readers. • Readers discover the contributions young people and people of color made to key social and political movements in American history. • A glossary and index provide the opportunity to use essential academic tools. • Excerpts of primary sources enhance the narrative and engage readers in historical analysis. • The book introduces the themes of patriotism, civil disobedience, justice, freedom, and slavery to 9-12 year olds. • Appeals to readers who like the Ripley's Believe It Or Not books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. • Explores regional history, making this a perfect traveling companion for family vacations. • High-interest narrative nonfiction books are popular with middle grade students and educators because of the potential to engage low-interest readers with captivating action and compelling characters. • Guided reading levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity. • Satisfies Common Core state standards in reading informational text.
