Sweet America: An Immigrant's Story (Jamestown's American Portraits) - Softcover

Steven Kroll

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809206226 ISBN 13: 9780809206223

Publisher: Jamestown Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8

About this title

Synopsis:

In 1889, after he and his family emigrate from Italy to New York City, fourteen-year-old Tony tries to adjust to becoming an American, while avoiding an Irish gang and befriending photographer and social reformer Jacob Riis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jamestown Publishers
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0809206226
• ISBN 13: 9780809206223
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172