Grade ToFourth Grade
SynopsisWhat was it like to be a kid traveling through Ellis Island? Most people in the United States can trace their origins to somewhere else. This means that either they or their ancestors were immigrants. The most important gateway for immigrants during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. This immigration station on a tiny island in New York Harbor welcomed more than 12 million people to America! Many of them were kids! Join Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. Share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they go through an experience shared with millions of Americans. ABOUT THIS SERIES: Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, "If You Were a Kid"! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, "If You Were a Kid" will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience., The most important immigration station during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. For about 12 million people, including many kids, what happened on this tiny island in New York Harbor was their first experience in America. Travel through time with Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to New York through Ellis Island in this exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction. You will see that life today is different from how it was in the past!