American Portraits: This Generation Of Americans (Jamestown's American Portraits)

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