The disaster of the Irish Potato Famine : Irish immigrants arrive in America (1845-1850) / Sean O'Donoghue.
Material type:
TextSeries: Spotlight on immigration and migrationPublisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2016Description: 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781508140696 (library bound)
- 1508140693 (library bound)
- 9781508140665 (pbk.)
- 1508140669 (pbk.)
- Irish Americans -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Famines -- Ireland -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Ireland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852 -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Ireland -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.8916 O26 | Available | 33111008588549 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.8916 O26 | Available | 33111008500502 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book introduces readers to the Irish potato famine, a period when many Irish people were forced to make a decision: leave their homeland or starve. Readers will learn about the injustices the Irish faced in Ireland, as well as the challenges they faced when they reached the United States. This book also explains the success the Irish found after much hard work, and the legacy they left in America. Primary sources and vivid photographs support captivating text to give readers a deep understanding of the subject. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies curricula and will provide a dynamic reading experience.
Includes index.
Coming to America -- Relying on Potatoes -- Suffering in Ireland -- Homeless and hopeless -- Irish arrive in America -- No Irish need apply -- Hard jobs -- Building strong communities -- Famous Irish Americans -- Irish Americans make their mark.