What was it like to be a kid traveling through Ellis Island?
Most people in the United States can trace their origins to somewhere else. This means that either they or their ancestors were immigrants. The most important gateway for immigrants during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. This immigration station on a tiny island in New York Harbor welcomed more than 12 million people to America! Many of them were kids!
Join Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. Share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they go through an experience shared with millions of Americans.
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, If You Were a Kid! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, If You Were a Kid will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.
La Caperucita Roja es muy valiente! Un dia su abuelita se enferma y la nina decide atravesar el bosque para llevarle una canasta llena de comida y un ramo de sus flores favoritas. Pero el lobo feroz la esta mirando... Quiere comerse a Caperucita Roja! En esta intrepida version del cuento clasico, los chicos aprenderan la importancia de observar su entorno y actuar con valentia cuando sea necesario. Y las actividades al final del libro les permitiran ampliar su vocabulario en espanol y en ingles.
Little Red Riding Hood is very brave! The day her grandmother gets sick, she decides to cross the forest and bring her a basket filled with food and a bouquet of her favorite flowers. But the Big Bad Wolf is watching . . . He wants to eat Little Red Riding Hood! In this adventurous retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of observing their surroundings and choosing to act bravely when it matters most. And the bilingual activities at the end will help them expand their vocabulary in both Spanish and English.
Most people in the United States can trace their origins to somewhere else. This means that either they or their ancestors were immigrants. The most important gateway for immigrants during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. This immigration station on a tiny island in New York Harbor welcomed more than 12 million people to America! Many of them were kids!
Join Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. Share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they go through an experience shared with millions of Americans.
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, If You Were a Kid! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, If You Were a Kid will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.