The Disaster of the Irish Potato Famine: Irish Immigrants Arrive in America (1845-1850)

By Sean O'Donoghue

Book Overview

This book introduces readers to the Irish potato famine, a period when many Irish people were forced to make a decision: leave their homeland or starve. Readers will learn about the injustices the Irish faced in Ireland, as well as the challenges they faced when they reached the United States. This book also explains the success the Irish found after much hard work, and the legacy they left in America. Primary sources and vivid photographs support captivating text to give readers a deep understanding of the subject. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies curricula and will provide a dynamic reading experience.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508140693
• ISBN13: 9781508140696
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7