Each book in the Everyday Life Series provides an easy-to read anecdotal narrative laced with fascinating illustrations and vivid photos to engage students in history. Chapter-end activities include thoughtful writing projects, authentic arts and crafts projects, and cross-curricular activities.Through the vivid narrative and compelling activities students will learn how American society has achieved fundamental changes through a wide-variety of reform movements. The book features the antislavery movement, labor unions, the New Deal, civil rights and much more.