Cover of Ellis Island

Ellis Island

by Frances E. Ruffin

Places in American History

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 story of Ellis Island and its role in welcoming newcomers to America. Explore how the old buildings were carefully restored to create a museum that shares the history of immigration. Visitors today can see fascinating exhibits that bring the past to life.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0836864085
Pages
28
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,126

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Juvenile literature.Ellis Island (N.J. and N.Y.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Juvenile literature.