Get a glimpse at the unique men and women who lived during the years 1850-1950. A short list of bullet points introduces the time period, while a photograph or illustration accompanies an approximately 4-page story highlighting the achievement of people such as Nellie Bly, 'The Flagpole Sitter', and Sarah Wincester. Activities are included after each reading passage, with vocabulary, imagine, main idea, and research questions to help develp critical thinking, as well as comprehension, skills. 95 non-reproducible pages, softcover. Grades 6-8.
