Presents overviews of such aspects of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era as industrialization, immigration, westward expansion, and invention, and includes a time line and a glossary.
In 1895 in New York City, Gina, a fourteen-year-old Italian immigrant, forced by her family to drop out of school and work long hours in a garment factory, tries to break free of the control her parents have over her finances and social life.
"Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead ofthe brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy"--Provided by publisher.
Born with a withered leg and hand, Pascal, who is about twelve years old, joins other former slaves in a search for a farm and the freedom which it promises.
Examines various aspects of the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century, a period in American history characterized by prosperity and industrialization as well as political and business corruption.
At the end of the Civil War, young Gabe meets many other former slaves getting a feel for freedom whose kindness helps him in his quest to find his mother, who was sold away.
Examines the state of affairs in the United States following the Civil War, discussing race riots, the Ku Klux Klan, and other issues that arose during a time when the country was suppose to be reuniting but was still largely divided.
