Ellis Island: A Primary Source History of an Immigrant's Arrival in America
by Houghton, Gillian
Series:Primary Sources in American History · Primary Source
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AR Book Level
10.1
AR Points
2
Word Count
9,921
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
73056 EN
About this book
The book explores the history of Ellis Island in New York Harbor, which served as the United States' main immigration station from 1890 to 1954. Through primary source documents such as photographs, letters, and official records, readers learn about the immigrant arrival and processing experience at the station. The book covers the experiences of millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island seeking a new life in America during this period.