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In America

TITLE: In America
AUTHOR: Moss, Marissa
ILLUSTRATOR: Moss, Marissa
PUBLISHER: Dutton Children's Books
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York COPYRIGHT DATE: 1994
ISBN: 525451528 PRICE: $
CULTURAL GROUP: European THEME: Grandparents
SYNOPSIS:
A boy learns about life in the old country through his grandfather's stories.
CORE BOOK: no

CONTENT CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 2 TOPIC: Communities
COMMENTS:
Helps students recognize that the United States is made of many ethnic groups.
TECHNOLOGY LINK:
  • Use WRITING CENTER (The Learning Company) and have students imagine that they are grandparents, telling children about their life as a child.
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 4 TOPIC: Maryland Today
COMMENTS:
Shows people in Maryland preserving their cultural heritage.
TECHNOLOGY LINK: Use

SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 5 TOPIC: Immigrant experience

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