My Place in History

Pioneer children played with toys they made themselves. They were expected to help their parents on the homestead, even at the expense of going to school. So much about their lives was different than kids' lives today! In this series, readers travel with a group of slaves on the Underground Railroad, immigrants passing through Ellis Island, and on a wagon train along for a unique first-person account of these remarkable experiences. An inventive layout of journal entries, letters, and more offers readers a look not just at the historical period but also the family life, food, and clothing of kids in each time period.

•Offers readers a new, relatable perspective on history through first-person narration

•Introduces historical information found in the social studies curriculum

•Encourages further exploration of unique cultural experiences, such as those of Native Americans