Jamestown's American Portraits The Worst of Times Softcover

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.

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

• Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle schoolsocial studies classes
• Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improvecomprehension of historical fiction
• Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our sharedAmerican heritages

Jamestown'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 5-8
• Interest Level 6-8