"Not all people who came to America from foreign countries did so seeking a better life. Some came to this country as slaves. The transatlantic slave trade brought Africans to America in chains for over two hundred years. Readers learn important facts about the transatlantic slave trade, which is an essential topic in social studies curricula. Historical images and primary sources help give readers a sense of what happened to slaves on the journey to America as well as what happened once they were put to work in this country"--Provided by the publisher.

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. "Rosen Learning Center." "Rosen Digital." Optional narration. Optional writing activities are included.

The start of the slave trade -- Slavery comes to Jamestown -- Leaving Africa -- The Middle Passage -- Sold and separated -- Plantation life -- Searching for comfort -- The growth of slavery -- A new culture -- The end of slavery.