American progress

Maureen the detective: Set in 1903, eleven-year-old immigrant Maureen Stevenson is ready to become a U.S. citizen--just as soon as she solves the case of who's stealing artwork from her employer's mansion. Maria takes a stand: In 1914, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the war in Europe increases general hostility towards German Americans, twelve-year-old Maria Schmidt finds inspiration in the women's suffrage movement and decides to join the cause. Carrie's courage: Carrie tries to protect her Jewish friend from intolerant people. Anna's fight for hope: Times are tough for twelve-year old Anna…