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106 pp.
| Chelsea
| March, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-7910-7131-6$$22.95
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PaperISBN 0-7910-7514-1$$9.95
(4)
YA
Immigrants in America series.
Covering stereotypes, challenges, and prejudices, each of these comprehensive but dryly written books discusses the history and contributions of a specific immigrant group. Archival photos and text boxes break up the presentation and extend the information. Profiles of notable immigrants are interspersed. Addresses, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Immigrants in America titles: Italian Americans, Irish Americans, Swedish Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, and German Americans.]
153 pp.
| Gareth
| April, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-8368-2810-0$$22.60 1994, Delacorte
(4)
4-6
Ellis Island series.
Dreams tells of Kristin Swensen from Sweden, Hope features Rebekah Levinsky from Russia, and Promise focuses on Irish Rose Carney's immigration story. Although formulaic, these books present three strong female characters whose attempts to reconcile their heritage with their new lives offer an interesting look at important eras in American history.
32 pp.
| Blue Earth
| September, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7368-0798-5$$22.60
(4)
4-6
Coming to America series.
The accessible books in this series focus on reasons for immigration, traditional life in the "old country," conditions on the voyages, hardships faced in the United States, and the economic, political, and social advances made. Soft edges around the photos give the archival pictures a sentimental feeling while the contemporary color photos just look odd. Included are a recipe (no warnings about adult help), a time line, and places to write and visit. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: German Immigrants, 1820-1920; Irish Immigrants, 1840-1920; Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900; Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-192; Italian Immigrants, 1880-1920; Japanese Immigrants, 1850-1950.]
32 pp.
| HarperFestival
| October, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-694-01371-4$$14.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Melissa Iwai.
Hanna is homesick for Sweden as her family prepares for their first Christmas in America. With the help of a tomten, she celebrates Santa Lucia Day and settles into her new home. The art and story are both pleasant, but the package, designed in conjunction with the Hanna Andersson clothing company, suffers from an abundance of sweetness.
58 pp.
| Pleasant
| September, 1999
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TradeISBN 1-56247-770-6$$14.95
(4)
4-6
American Girls Collection series.
The popular dolls' fictional stories introduce each time period, but these large-size books are in fact lavishly illustrated accounts of life in the past. Most of the history is told through captioned photos of historical objects (toys, tools, clothing) and illustrations, though the lines between fact and the fictional characters are sometimes confusingly blurred. The topics will be of particular interest to the series' fans, but all ages will enjoy browsing.