Life on Ellis Island (Way People Live) [Library Binding]

Renee C. Rebman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Way People Live

Discusses life on Ellis Island, including detainment and deportation of immigrants, daily activities, the development of the immigration station, its role in the formation of the great melting pot of America, and the later years.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-A well-organized and thorough account of this historic landmark. The introduction provides background information concerning immigration to America and conveys the immigrants' feelings of confusion, sadness, and hope. Chapters focus on topics such as detainment and deportation, food and entertainment, and aid societies and services. The numerous firsthand accounts range from dismal to uplifting. While some immigrants recalled overcrowding, endless delays, and painful medical practices, others reminisced about the Kissing Post and island marriages. Rebman's straightforward, objective presentation successfully balances both the positive and negative aspects of the Ellis Island experience. In addition, the author details the island's role as an immigration center to its abandonment and eventual restoration. Black-and-white photos relate a sense of the bewilderment and wonder that many of these new arrivals felt.-Laura Glaser, Euless Junior High School, TX

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 95 pages
• Publisher: Lucent (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560065338
• ISBN-13: 978-1560065333
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,569,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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