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Coming to America The Story of Immigration — Content Guide for Parents

By Betsy MaestroScholasticISBN 978059044152039 pages
Coming to America The Story of Immigration

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  • Race & cultureSupporting

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  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Explores the evolving history of immigration to the United States, a long saga about people coming first in search of food and then, later in a quest for religious and political freedom, safety, and prosperity.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Coming to America The Story of Immigration appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book covers the harsh treatment of Native Americans, the forced bringing of Africans into slavery, and how some immigrant groups faced prejudice for being different.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have race & culture?

    Found (Supporting): The book covers the harsh treatment of Native Americans, the forced bringing of Africans into slavery, and how some immigrant groups faced prejudice for being different.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Coming to America The Story of Immigration have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.