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Milly and the Macy's Parade
By Shana Corey
Illustrated by Brett Helquist
Did you ever wonder how a parade gets
started? Do
you
think one person can make a difference in the lives of others?
Have fun reading the story of a little
girl who bravely went to Mr. Macy and explained her plan to make all of the
immigrant workers feel less homesick. What would you have done in her
place? Was her plan a good one?
America is often called a melting pot because Americans represent people from many different nations. Where did your ancestors live? What customs did they bring with them to America? What favorite foods that you eat came from recipes from the "old country"? To learn how to research more about your family tree, try these websites below. Click on the pictures to connect to the websites.
Activities for children on how to make a family tree
Genealogy Today Junior will put you on the right track
A big site for
kids and teens to help them research their family roots.
Getting started is always a big job.
This article will give mom and dad ideas for how to make your search a family
project.
Another
great source for families is the PBS site for children on genealogy.
In the story, Milly's family had
roots in Poland. The first sight of America for many immigrants who
came in the 1800s and early 1900s was the Statue of
Liberty. They were screened at Ellis Island in New York's harbor to make
sure that they were healthy and that all of their papers were in order.
Today both of these places are public museums. If you would like to know
more about the Statue of Liberty's history, click the photograph of the statue.
If you would like to know more about Ellis Island, click
on the illustration of the Statue of Liberty.
Looking in Your Library
You can find more information on immigration in your library in the 300s. Books about other countries and how people live in them can be found in the 900s. At North Beverly School, just ask Mrs. Bloom and I will be happy to show you some great books that we have in our collection. Quick facts about the countries of your ancestors may be found at www.factmonster.com or in a printed almanac. When you are doing your research, you will find maps in an atlas in your library's reference section.
If you have any questions or comments about this site, please contact me at
Mrs. Bloom