| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm |
| Series |
One nation for all: immigrants in the United States.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In 2017, Ilhan Omar began her term in the Minnesota House of Representatives and became the first Somali-American, Muslim woman legislator in the United States. This timely book celebrates groundbreaking accomplishments of Somali Americans such as Omar, introduces readers to key points in Somalia's modern history, and provides context for current events in the United States and around the world. Readers will develop greater cultural awareness and sensitivity as they learn about complex issues that affect many Somali Americans today. They'll also explore the unique, vivid, and enriching ways Somali immigrants bring their culture to the United States. Fact boxes highlight interesting topics, while illuminating photographs bring issues into focus, ensuring this book is engaging and accessible. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.1 0.5 194475 |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.1 0.5 194475 |
| Subject |
Immigrants -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Somali Americans -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781538322468 hardcover |
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1538322463 hardcover |
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