The Italian Americans (Immigrant Experience) [Library Binding]

J. Philip Di Franco (Author), Sandra Stotsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1994 | Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Immigrant Experience

Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Italians, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9?Formerly part of the "Peoples of North America" series (Chelsea), these revised titles, like their predecessors, are well organized, carefully written, and highly readable accounts of different ethnic groups in America. Against background history, the authors relate why people emigrated, their reception in the U.S., and how they have adapted. The texts, however, remain unchanged for the most part. Some historical material has been dropped, and other sections have been reworded to give the information a new slant. Cuban Americans has added paragraphs on such topics as bilingualism in the U.S.; Italian Americans has more on the Mafia and participation in the labor movement. Both volumes have increased their coverage of each group's literary and intellectual contributions. Fascinating black-and-white period photographs and a full-color picture portfolio stimulate interest, but only four of the photos, all in Italian Americans, have been changed. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated. Unnecessary purchases if you have the older editions.?Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (L); Revised edition (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791033538
• ISBN-13: 978-0791033531
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,061,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book for all ages!, October 1, 1998

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This review is from: Italian Americans: Peoples of North America (Paperback)

Although, this book was written for children 9-12 yrs. I found it to be a very interesting and informative book for any age. This was my first book to read to get general background information on my Italian ancestors. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a general overview of the Italian history timeline.