Great Debates: New Americans

Young readers will discover that the push and pull over immigration policy today is astonishingly similar to the social and political questions that have sparked controversy since the 1700s.
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    NW-9781603576055
  • Manufacturer: Norwood House Press Norwood House Press

    • Description

    America has been called a country of immigrants. Yet the country has rarely welcomed them with open arms. Newcomers have been encountering fear, suspicion, and misunderstanding for more than 200 years. "New Americans" tells the story of immigration in the United States, stopping at key moments along the way to examine the great debates that have altered the course of national policy and changed the face of a nation. Young readers will discover that the push and pull over immigration policy today is astonishingly similar to the social and political questions that have sparked controversy since the 1700s. "New Americans" engages young readers and provides them with the context and history needed to join the debate on these issues...and ultimately issues the challenge to Find Your Voice. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.

    Features

    • New Americans tells the story of immigration in the United States, stopping at key moments along the way to examine the great debates that have altered the course of national policy and changed the face of a nation
    • Young readers will discover that the push and pull over immigration policy today is astonishingly similar to the social and political questions that have sparked controversy since the 1700s.
    • New Americans engages young readers and provides them with the context and history needed to join the debate on these issues...and ultimately issues the challenge to Find Your Voice
    • Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening.

    Specifications

    • This multi color product is made of or contains paper.
    • Product size: 7-3/4" x 9"
    • Recommended for children 10-14 years old in Grade 5-8
    • Package contains: 1 book
    • Country of origin: USA