Owens, Tom, 1960-

Ellis Island / Thomas S. Owens. - 1st ed. - New York : PowerKids Press, 1997. - 24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map ; 19 x 20 cm. - The library of American landmarks .

Includes index.

An island of many names -- Coming to America -- Welcome to the United States -- At Ellis Island -- A taste of America -- High hopes -- Old fears, new laws -- Old island, new ways -- A grand reopening -- Ellis Island today.

L.A. Recommended Foreign Language, February 1999

Describes the historical significance and recent restoration of Ellis Island, which served as a point of entrance for millions of immigrants to the United States.

4.6 3-6 Follett Library Resources

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Ellis Island Immigration Station (New York, N.Y.)--History.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum.


National monuments.


United States--Immigration and emigration.

JV6484 / .O93 1997

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