Pier 21: Stories from Near and Far
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Book Overview
From 1928 to 1971, a cavernous, shed-like building stood on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, greeting newcomers while bidding farewell to its own. Located in Halifax Harbour, Pier 21 was the first part... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1897073704
ISBN13:9781897073704
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Lobster Press
Length:24 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"
Age Range:8 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 5
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A surprisingly detailed resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Part of the "Canadian Immigration" series, Pier 21: Stories from Near and Far is a fact-filled book for young people about Pier 21, a building that saw 500,000 Canadian service people off to fight in World War II, as well as witnessing the arrival of countless children, war brides, refugees, and displaced persons. Illustrated with maps and historic black-and-white photographs as well as some color photography, Pier 21 is a surprisingly detailed resource that brings the dock's rich history to vibrant life. Enthusiastically recommended for children's library Canadian History shelves. "During the first half of the 20th century, Canada's immigration politics mirrored the intolerant beliefs of many Canadians about certain people... 'Non-preferred' immigrants included Blacks, Asians, and Jews. Changes were later made to Canada's immigration policies to eliminate such discrimination."
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