Everything You Need to Know If You and Your Parents Are New Americans

by Edson Santos

Overview

A perfect resource for both teens and their families; those who are recent arrivals to the United States, or immigrants who have been here for some time. If you want to provide access to a sensitively written account of what it means to be a new American, this is the title to purchase. Discussion includes second language concerns, a history of immigration to the U.S., suggested resolutions for conflicts between clashing cultural values and customs, and an upbeat and up-to-date look at what there is to celebrate in this new land.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823935475
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2001
Series:	Need to Know Library (1994-2004) Series
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Book Report— "This Informal Guide In The Need To Know Series Is A Must For Esl Classes. It’S Packed With Practical Advice About Coping With Family, School, Bureaucracy, And More." —Booklist Book Report— “New Americans Is Valuable For Public And School

From the Publisher

Gr 6-10-After a brief history of U.S. immigration, which seems like unnecessary filler, this pedestrian text gives commonsense advice on how teens and their parents can fit into a new culture while holding on to their heritages. Stress is given to the benefits of bilingualism. Occasional quotes, boxed information, and sharp photographs, generally in color, add some interest to a relatively dull text. Errors have crept in: the Cuban American girl pictured is probably celebrating her quincea-era, or 15th birthday, not turning "sweet sixteen"; and in 1892, Ellis Island processed well over 5000 immigrants on a busy day, far more than the figure of 2000 given here.-Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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