W Is for Welcome: A Celebration of America's Diversity

2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the many people who have chosen to make our country their home. Topics include well-known landmarks and institutions (the Statue of Liberty and the White House, our national parks system) and famous citizens whose talents helped make the United States a world leader (Albert Einstein and Madeleine Albright). In addition to celebrating America's history and development, key concepts such as naturalization and steps to citizenship are explained in easy-to-understand terms for the young reader.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 04/15/2018
ISBN: 9781585364022
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.20h x 11.20w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Booklist 03/15/2018 pg. 34
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018
School Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 155
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 503573 / W Is for Welcome: A Celebration of America's Diversity
Reading Level: 6.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1