Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Coming to America

Maestro, B., & Ryan, S. (n.d.). Coming to America: The story of
immigration.

This nonfiction picture book with bright illustrations tell the story of the migration of diverse immigrant and ethnic groups to North America. Everything from the travels of native peoples across the Bering Strait, to the Atlantic slave trade and the journey of immigrants from Europe and Asia is included. The engaging text, aimed at readers ages 4 to 8, recounts the lives of various immigrant groups, celebrates their cultural contributions to America, and details the challenges of putting down roots in a new land.
A discussion of political and religious freedom is also explored. A table of dates and immigration facts is included.

This book is a wonderful way to teach immigration to a younger audience. It is engaging, interesting, and factual. It is perfect for the classroom.

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