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Kids On Strike! Paperback - 2003
by Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
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By the early 1900s, nearly two million children were working in the United States. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the cotton mills of New England, children worked long hours every day under stunningly inhumane conditions. After years and years of oppression, children began to organize and make demands for better wages, fairer housing costs, and safer working environments.
Some strikes led by young people were successful; some were not. Some strike stories are shocking, some are heartbreaking, and many are inspiring — but all are a testimony to the strength of mind and spirit of the children who helped build American industry.
Some strikes led by young people were successful; some were not. Some strike stories are shocking, some are heartbreaking, and many are inspiring — but all are a testimony to the strength of mind and spirit of the children who helped build American industry.
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Details
- Title Kids On Strike!
- Author Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HMH Books for Young Readers, U.S.A.
- Date 2003-08-25
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 210624039
- ISBN 9780618369232 / 0618369236
- Weight 1.23 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Dimensions 9.92 x 7.48 x 0.47 in (25.20 x 19.00 x 1.19 cm)
- Ages 10 to 12 years
- Grade levels 5 - 7
- Reading level 920
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Library of Congress subjects Child labor - United States - History, Strikes and lockouts - United States -
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98050575
- Dewey Decimal Code 331.892
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Summary
By the early 1900s, nearly two million children were working in the United States. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the cotton mills of New England, children worked long hours every day under stunningly inhumane conditions. After years and years of oppression, children began to organize and make demands for better wages, fairer housing costs, and safer working environments.
Some strikes led by young people were successful; some were not. Some strike stories are shocking, some are heartbreaking, and many are inspiring — but all are a testimony to the strength of mind and spirit of the children who helped build American industry.
Some strikes led by young people were successful; some were not. Some strike stories are shocking, some are heartbreaking, and many are inspiring — but all are a testimony to the strength of mind and spirit of the children who helped build American industry.
First line
The rows of spinning machines whirred and whizzed around ten-year-old Harriet Hanson.
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Citations
- Kliatt, 09/01/2003, Page 41
- Publishers Weekly, 09/08/2003, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 09/08/2003, Page 79
