The Danes in America (In America Books Series) - Softcover

Petersen, Peter L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822510316 ISBN 13: 9780822510314

Publisher: Lerner Pub Group

Synopsis

Chronicles the Danish immigrants, explorers, and early settlers who came to America, discussing their reasons for coming, their experiences in the United States, and their contributions to American culture

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8 Petersen's text is well organized and follows a logical progression while covering a wealth of basic information clearly and concisely. The author touches briefly on aspects of Danish religious and political history that led to emigration, then outlines the Danish experience in the United States. The latter half of the book is devoted to contemporary Danish-American institutions and prominent Americans of Danish descent. The excellent black-and-white illustrations and photographs are well integrated with the text and add a rich dimension to it. Although far less numerous than other groups of immigrants, hence generating less interest as objects of study, Danish Americans have played a significant role in communities in the midwest and California. Libraries serving these areas will need a copy of this excellent resource that provides information heretofore unavailable to this age group. Trish Ebbatson, Mansfield-Richland County Public Library, Ohio
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group
• ISBN 10: 0822510316
• ISBN 13: 9780822510314
• Binding: Paperback