Series:

Jamestown's American Portraits (Pb)

1 total work

Cover of To Touch the Stars

To Touch the Stars

by Karen Zeinert

Published 1 January 2000
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