Why Irish immigrants came to America
by Lewis K. Parker
Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the reasons why many Irish families left their homeland to start new lives in America. Learn about the challenges they faced and the hopes that inspired their journey across the ocean. This story brings to life the brave choices of Irish immigrants long ago.
Representation & Themes
ImmigrationHistoryFamilyCultural Heritage
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Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0823964620
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 791
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Irish Americans -- History -- Juvenile literatureImmigrants -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literatureIrish Americans -- HistoryUnited States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- Juvenile literatureIreland -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- Juvenile literatureIreland -- Emigration and immigration