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48 pp.
| Carolrhoda |
June, 2000 |
LibraryISBN 1-57505-350-0$$22.60
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4-6Picture the American Past series.
Short, factual texts and archival duotone photos highlight four groups of children: freed slaves after the Civil War, immigrants at the turn of the century, Dust Bowl victims in the 1930s, and Japanese Americans during World War II. Readers will need additional background knowledge to understand the significance of the historic periods, but these are adequate introductions. Notes to teachers and parents are appended. Bib., glos., ind.