Description
| Product ID: | 9780760371220 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Journey to America |
| Subtitle: | Celebrating Inspiring Immigrants Who Became Brilliant Scientists, Game-Changing Activists & Amazing Entertainers |
| Authors: | Author: Maliha Abidi |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Educational: Citizenship and social education, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Educational: Citizenship & social education, Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), USA, Interest age: from c 6 years |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Journey to America is a beautiful collection of biographies celebrating 20 of America’s most inspiring first- and second-generation immigrants. A timely, beautiful exploration of America’s rich history of diversity, Journey to America profiles 20 immigrants and children of immigrants who have affected the nation’s culture or business. From showstopping entertainers to game-changing activists to brilliant scientists, these first- and second-generation Americans show the determination and innovation that has shaped the country we know today:
Author-illustrator Maliha Abidi’s striking illustrated portraits bring the personalities to life in vivid color. Sidebars explain historical and political facts about the immigration process, highlighting the differences between a permanent resident and a citizen, a first- and second-generation American, and more. As children develop their own dreams for the future, the diverse stories and accomplishments of these American immigrants serve as inspiration. |
| Imprint Name: | becker&mayer! kids |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-07-05 |
