In the Promised Land: Lives of Jewish Americans

In the Promised Land: Lives of Jewish Americans

Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-Hwa Hu; HarperCollins, 2005.


“Rappaport presents an eclectic group of Jewish Americans whose lives show what has been achieved in the ‘promised land.’ Children will come away with an idea of how Jews and the U.S. have benefited one another.” Booklist

"Using information taken from books, articles, personal accounts, diaries, journals and interviews, Rappaport recreates momentary accomplishments or significant episodes in the lives of 13 Jewish American.” Kirkus Reviews

 

The Great Wall, Chinese legend, Chinese history
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Freedom ShipNobody Gonna Turn Me 'RoundUnited No More!The School Is Not White
John's Secret Dreams The Secret Seder In The Promised LandFree At Last!
Victory or Death
We Are the Many • No More! •  Martin's Big Words •  Freedom River 
Dirt on Their SkirtsEscape from SlaveryBoston Coffee Party • Be the Judge/Be the Jury

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