Ellis Island: The Story of a Gateway to America

by Hal Marcovitz

Overview

Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the Ellis Island processing station in New York harbor. To these immigrants, Ellis Island was a symbol of the American dream—once they passed through its gates, they could start a new life with opportunities that were not available to them in their countries of origin. Today, roughly one-third of our country's population is descended from those who were processed at Ellis Island, and the facility is now a museum dedicated to American immigration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422287460
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	11/17/2014
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Patriotic Symbols and American History 6

Introduction Barry Moreno

1 The First Arrivals 9

2 The Melting Pot 15

3 Island of Hope 25

4 The Golden Door 33

5 "God Bless America" 39

Chronology 42

Series Glossary 43

Further Reading 45

Internet Resources 45

Index 46

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 4–8—Going beyond pat descriptions of symbols, this series digs to the roots of America's garden of emblems. For example, readers not only witness the evolution of the U.S. flag's design over the years, but learn, too, why flags matter in the first place. In addition, children discover that while the Pledge of Allegiance is a cornerstone of American symbolism, pledges to the flag are relatively rare in the rest of the world. Throughout each title, "Vital Figure" sidebars feature key persons. In some instances, the person is well known, such as George Washington. Other times, the subject is less famous but no less important in his or her realm of influence (Alan Freed, unscrupulous but passionate promoter of rock 'n' roll). The concise, engaging writing is aptly accented by symbols that alert readers to special vocabulary words, ideas for research projects, and sidebars brimming with supplemental insights. While not outstanding, the illustrations are colorful and appropriate. A wide-ranging, appealing, and useful series.

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