immigrants

Relates the complex history of American immigrants. Also includes information pertinent to the problems of immigration in the twenty-first century.

In 1893 New York, thirteen-year-old Maks, a newsboy, teams up with Willa, a homeless girl, to clear his older sister, Emma, from charges that she stole from the brand new Waldorf Hotel, where she works. Includes historical notes.

When Sofie calls her grandmother in Senegal on Sundays, she complains about the ugliness of the city she now lives in, but her life changes when she makes a new friend.

In early twentieth century Canada, Ben, the youngest in a family of poor Jewish immigrants, decides to help out.

Provides information on the history of Vietnam and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Vietnamese Americans.

Provides an overview of the life and culture of Somali Americans and presents some information on the history of Somalia.

Provides information on the history of Russia and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Russian Americans.

Provides information on the history of Norway and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Norwegian Americans.

Provides information on the history of Mexico and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Mexican Americans.