Honest History Magazine: American Glitter (Issue 24)

A Children’s History Magazine Exploring the Gilded Age

In this issue of Honest History Magazine, young readers explore the American Gilded Age through this upper-elementary history magazine, examining a period of rapid growth, innovation, and striking inequality in the United States.

From the California Gold Rush to Ellis Island, this issue introduces the expansion of industry, the rise of railroads, and the experiences of immigrants arriving in a changing nation. Readers encounter the lives of influential figures often referred to as “robber barons,” alongside the realities faced by working families, offering a more complete picture of this transformative era.

Moving beyond simplified narratives, American Glitter invites students to consider how progress and hardship existed side by side. With engaging storytelling and detailed illustrations, readers are encouraged to think critically about wealth, labor, and the forces that shaped modern America.

What You’ll Find Inside This Issue

• The California Gold Rush and westward expansion
• Ellis Island and immigration to the United States
• Industrial growth and the rise of railroads
• Wealth, labor, and economic inequality
• Influential figures of the Gilded Age
• Illustrated features and learning activities

A Thoughtful Resource for Home and Classroom

Well suited to upper elementary and middle grade learners, this issue supports homeschool study of U.S. history, industrialization, and the economic and social changes of the late 19th century.

Recommended for ages 11+ years.
Ideal for Grades 6–8.

Product Details

• Title: American Glitter (Issue 24)
• Series: Honest History Magazine
• Subject: Gilded Age, industrialization, immigration, and U.S. history
• Highlights: California Gold Rush, Ellis Island, railroads, and economic inequality
• Format: Magazine
• Recommended for ages 11+ years
• Ideal for Grades 6–8
• Published by Honest History