Why Irish Immigrants Came to America

By Lewis K. Parker and Rigby

Book Overview

When disease ruined Ireland's potato harvest in the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of people left in search of a new life. Many of these people turned to America. High/Low readers will be inspired by the story of the Irish people who worked hard to become an important part of their newfound home.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823964620
• ISBN13: 9780823964628
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6