Jamie and Elaine have been best friends forever, and now they're finally juniors in high school. Elaine has a steady boyfriend, and Jamie could have one-if she'd just open her eyes and see Paul. But Jamie has a bigger problem to worry about. Then Elaine gets "in trouble"-something they thought only happened to "other" girls. Are there any good choices for a girl in trouble? In Trouble is a novel born of author Ellen Levine's interviews with women...

Describes, in question and answer format, the great migration of immigrants to New York's Ellis Island, from the 1880s to 1914. Features quotes from children and adults who passed through the station.

This book takes you to San Francisco, California, shortly before, during and after the great earthquake of April 18, 1906.

An account of people in Denmark who risked their lives to protect and rescue their Jewish neighbors from the Nazis during World War II.

Japanese Americans relate their experiences and hardships during World War II when they were discriminated against and forced to move to relocation centers in remote parts of the country.