Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversityHistorical fiction helps students connect to their middle schoolsocial studies classesReading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improvecomprehension of historical fictionStrong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our sharedAmerican heritagesJamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the CivilRights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teachreading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle schoolreading, language arts, or social studies classes.Reading Level 5-8Interest Level 6-8