In striking black and white, the layout of this book is simple and approachable.  Historical photographs with captions in green boxes don’t detract from the double-spaced text, while occasional human interest stories are set apart with white text on a black background.  The information is easy to find and easy to follow.  The narrative sets out the history of child labor, profiles those who sought reform, and explains the laws that were finally enacted in the U.S. to protect children and guarantee their schooling.  Very well done and a great addition to a middle school library, particularly for CBA research.