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Information on the Author: Karen Hesse
Karen Hesse’s novel, Out of the Dust, is announced as a Newbery Award winner.
Kidsreads.com provides this biographical sketch of author, Karen Hesse.
Books by Karen Hesse available at Barnes & Noble
Find other books by the same author you may want to read after finishing Letters From Rifka.
The Brooks Memorial Library presents information about author, Karen Hesse.
Teacher resources, including biographical information as well as lesson plans for several of her literary selections.
Karen Hesse- 1998 Newbery Speech
Scholastic presents a transcript of Hesse's speech delivered June 27, 1998 after winning the Newbery medal for Out of the Dust.
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An Interactive Tour of Ellis Island
An immigrant goes through each step of the process in passing through Ellis Island to America, brought to you by Scholastic.
The National Park Service operates the museum today and presents this Web site of information.
California Museum of Photography: Ellis Island Photographs: 1900-1920
A wonderful collection of photographs from Ellis Island are available at this site.
Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, CA
This Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum has provided many resources for students.
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The American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island
Search passenger lists from ships bringing over 22 million immigrants to the U.S. between 1892 and 1924. Look at family scrapbooks or research the immigrant experience.
Manuscripts from 1936- 1940 Federal Writer's Project.
Historical Collections for the National Digital Library. Learn about America's past and immigrants' ancestors through games and activities.
Ellis Island: Through America's Gateway
International Channel Network's collection of resources including an historical overview, the journey, through America's gateway, Ellis Island today, and links to the Oral History Project, and the Ellis Island CookBook.
Follow an immigrant's journey across the sea to America through each checkpoint at Ellis Island, as presented by Liberty State Park.
Immigration History Research Center
- The materials in the center collections are largely the products of the immigrants and their descendants.
Immigration, the Living Mosaic
A look at the many different groups of people entering the United States from the late 1500's to the present. A timeline is included with links to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Tips for Researching Ancestors who Immigrated
Ideas to help you find out more about your ancestors and when they immigrated.
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Genealogy Instruction, Beginners, Teenagers,and Kids
What is genealogy? How do I get started? Here are hints to help you begin.
Here's a list of interview questions you can use to help you write your own story or someone else's life history.
Map resources from National Geographic.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
- This large map collection includes historical maps.
- This non-denominational, informational web site provides historical background and readable access to established laws that protect this right.
Numerous resources to understand more about Judaism.
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Letters from Rifka Index
Gail and Rhoda's Electronic Classroom
Language Arts Resources
TEAMS Electronic Hallway
TEAMS Home Page