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Extraordinary Jewish Americans (Extraordinary People) (Paperback)

by Philip Brooks (Author) "It is one of the most basic lessons taught in American history: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and all of the other "founding fathers..." (more)
Key Phrases: United States, New York, World War (more...)
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Grade 5-9-Brief biographical sketches of 60 prominent Jewish Americans from the fields of science, business, sports, politics and law, and arts and entertainment. The arrangement is chronological by birth date from Haym Solomon (1740) to Jerry Seinfeld (1954) with insertions of three topical sections: "The Jews Who Created Hollywood," "Jewish Gangsters," and "Jewish Americans and the Civil Rights Movement." Excellent-quality black-and-white photographs appear throughout. An annotated appendix cites "124 Other Extraordinary Jewish Americans." There is an extensive name and word index and a very good listing for further information arranged by age level that includes online sites, organizations, and films and videos. Unfortunately, several errors mar the presentation, the most serious of which appears in the introduction. A clash between Hasidic Jews and African Americans in Crown Heights, NY, is cited but the murdered Jew was not the driver of the car that struck and killed an African-American child, but a bystander. Also, the criteria for inclusion may just be too broad. Paul Newman has never identified with being a Jew. Diane Feinstein is another example. Gloria Steinem, another. Are they really Jews? Did the author ever ask them?-Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (August 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0516263501
  • ISBN-13: 978-0516263502
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,569,066 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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  • In-Print Editions: Library Binding  |  All Editions

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Key Phrases - CAPs: United States, New York, World War,