Books in Jamestown's American Portraits series

When the United States enters World War II, Americans everywhere look for some way to help. With the help of her younger brother, 18-year-old Elizabeth Erickson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, finds a unique way to support the war effor and realize her dream of becoming a pilot. While training for the army air force's ferrying program, which put more than 1,000 women to work delivery airplanes for the military, Elizabeth discovers her own courage and resourcefulness and puts a troubling family mystery to rest.Jamestown's American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America's own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. Titles in this series: - This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr.- The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim- All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler- The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier- Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor- When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina's Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC)- An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop- Sweet America: An Immigrant's Story, by Steven Kroll- The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier- Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan BethPfeffer- To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert

In 1923, Alicia Martinez, living with Los Angeles oil millionaires, is thrilled to be cast in Revenge of the Aztecs, an epic film being produced in Hollywood by her best friend's father. When idols topple, rocks roll down hilss, and other mysterious events occur, Alicia must find out if these happenings are just accidnets or if she is the target of a criminal plan that threatens the completion of the movie as well as her safety. If they are not accidents, who is behind them? Could it be someone Alicia has loved and trusted for years? And if it is, can Alicia ever trust again?Jamestown’s American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America’s own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement.Titles in this series:• This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr.• The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim• All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler• The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier• Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor• When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina’s Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC)• An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop• Sweet America: An Immigrant’s Story, by Steven Kroll• The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier• Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Beth Pfeffer• To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert

When the Depression strikes America, throwing milions out of work, 12-year-old 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. 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.Jamestown’s American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America’s own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement.Titles in this series:• This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr.• The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim• All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler• The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier• Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor• When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina’s Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC)• An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop• Sweet America: An Immigrant’s Story, by Steven Kroll• The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier• Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Beth Pfeffer• To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert

In 1923, Alicia Martinez, living with Los Angeles oil millionaires, is thrilled to be cast in Revenge of the Aztecs, an epic film being produced in Hollywood by her best friend's father. When idols topple, rocks roll down hilss, and other mysterious events occur, Alicia must find out if these happenings are just accidnets or if she is the target of a criminal plan that threatens the completion of the movie as well as her safety. If they are not accidents, who is behind them? Could it be someone Alicia has loved and trusted for years? And if it is, can Alicia ever trust again?Jamestown's American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America's own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. Titles in this series: - This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr.- The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim- All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler- The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier- Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor- When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina's Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC)- An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop- Sweet America: An Immigrant's Story, by Steven Kroll- The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James LincolnCollier- Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Beth Pfeffer- To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert

Private John Griffith Allen is a 15-year-old Confederate soldier from South Carolina. He survives the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 only to be captured by Yankee soldiers and sent as a prisoner of war to the notorious death trap called Point Lookout.After taking the oath of allegiance, switching sides, and becoming a Galvanized Yankee, Griff is sent to remote Fort Rice on the upper Missouri River in Dakota Territory. There, he sturggles to discover who he is while surviving the rigors of a hositle new environment and a terrifying Indian war. His encounter with two half-sisters living at Fort Rice challenges his pregudices and forces him to reconsider what it means to be a hero.br>Jamestown's American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America's own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. Titles in this series: - This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr.- The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim- All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler- The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier- Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor- When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina's Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC)- An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop- Sweet America: An Immigrant'sStory, by Steven Kroll- The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier- Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Bet