<strong>Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity</strong><ul><li>Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes </li><li>Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction </li><li>Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages</li></ul><em>Jamestown's American Portraits</em>, 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.