If You Were A Kid At Ellis Island

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ISBN
9781546136255
The United States is a nation of immigrants. The most important immigration station during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. This tiny island in the New York harbor welcomed at least 10 million people to America. Many of them were kids! Travel through time with Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. Share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they go through an experience shared with millions of Americans.
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Written By Joana Costa Knufinke
Grades 2-4
Ages 7-9
Lexile Level 790L
Guided Reading Level P
Key Features
  • Exciting stories combine fiction and nonfiction by placing young, relatable characters at the center of real historic events
  • Lively and colorful illustrations bring stories to life
  • Timeline and map add important historical context
  • Sidebars illustrated with real photography (usually primary sources) expose students to the key takeaways from each event as well as to different types of text features
  • TOC, captions and a mix of text types introduce students to important literacy
  • Glossary helps explain important terms in an accessible way
Copyright 2025
Trim Size 8 3/8 x 7 1/4
Pages 32

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ISBN 9781546136255
Item Number 770215
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