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Anti-Semitism : Jewish immigrants seek safety in America (1881-1914) / Dava Pressberg.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Spotlight on immigration and migrationPublisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2016Description: 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781508140511 (pbk.)
  • 1508140510 (pbk.)
  • 9781508140542 (library bound)
  • 1508140545 (library bound)
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Freedom in the United States -- Anti-Semitism in Russia -- Temporary laws -- Fleeing Russia -- Reaching America -- Help for immigrants -- Finding work -- Making a new home -- Looking toward the future -- A better life in America.
Summary: "This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future."-- Publisher's website.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 305.8924 P935 Available 33111008588366
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 305.8924 P935 Available 33111008500320
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future. Engaging text is paired with stunning photographs and primary sources to enhance the reader's learning experience. This is a great addition to any social studies program involving immigration and migration.

Includes index.

Freedom in the United States -- Anti-Semitism in Russia -- Temporary laws -- Fleeing Russia -- Reaching America -- Help for immigrants -- Finding work -- Making a new home -- Looking toward the future -- A better life in America.

"This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future."-- Publisher's website.

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