Synopsis
A magician plunges into the Mississippi River with wrists manacled together.
A doctor comforts children before injecting them with an experimental vaccine he hopes will save the lives of millions.
A law student, turned away from the Harvard library where women are not allowed, begins a career fighting for equal rights that leads to her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court.
These defining moments, described in vivid detail, introduce young readers to Harry Houdini, Dr. Jonas Salk, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as well as ten other distinguished Jewish Americans. By focusing on one key scene from each of thirteen people's lives, ac-claimed author Doreen Rappaport and noted artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu give young readers an exciting introduction to the great history of Jewish Americans.
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In the Promised Land
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_461820234
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In the Promised Land : Lives of Jewish Americans
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ISBN 10: 0688171508
ISBN 13: 9780688171506
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 746001-6
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In the Promised Land : Lives of Jewish Americans
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 40986544-6
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In the Promised Land: Lives of Jewish Americans.
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Seller: Henry Hollander, Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Small quarto in dust jacket, 32 pp., color illustrations by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu, selected research sources, books and websites for young readers From Asser Levy's first fight against anti-Semitism in the New World, through director Steven Spielberg's work to establish the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, this book for young readers presents the exciting and rich contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history. Other figures covered are Ernestine Rose, Solomon Nunes Carvalho, Jacob W. Davis, Lillian Wald, Harry Houdini (Erich Weiss), Pauline Newman, Lillian Copeland, Ira Hirschmann, Joans Salk, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Judith Resnick. Seller Inventory # 50991
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Small quarto in dust jacket, 32 pp., color illustrations by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu, selected research sources, books and websites for young readers Signed by the author on the title page. From Asser Levy's first fight against anti-Semitism in the New World, through director Steven Spielberg's work to establish the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, this book for young readers presents the exciting and rich contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history. Other figures covered are Ernestine Rose, Solomon Nunes Carvalho, Jacob W. Davis, Lillian Wald, Harry Houdini (Erich Weiss), Pauline Newman, Lillian Copeland, Ira Hirschmann, Joans Salk, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Judith Resnick. Seller Inventory # 87995
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In the Promised Land
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). 1st Edition. Hardcover book & text in FINE CONDITION, tight, clean, neat, bright with minor signs of use. Boards in FINE CONDITION with minor signs of use. Dust jacket in NEAR FINE CONDITION with minor edge wear. Stated First Edition. Full Number Line. Seller Inventory # ABE-1686148999250
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In the Promised Land
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Color Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. Gift inscribed and signed by author. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 054948
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In the Promised Land
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Condition: New. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0688171508