"Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once." --

Pages of the Past is a tool to help educators find and use quality literature to engage students and enrich the study of U.S. history. The eight chapters cover key events and periods in American history that share proximity in time, as well as common themes and issues. Annotated bibliographies list children's literature titles that reflect the themes and issues of each chapter and period. The books were chosen for their potential to engage the imagination,...