immigrants

Provides an overview of the life and culture of Hmong Americans and presents some information on the history of the Hmong in Laos.

Provides information on the history of the Philippines and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Filipino Americans.

Provides information on the history of China and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Chinese Americans.

Provides information on the history of Puerto Rico and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Puerto Ricans living within the United States.

Describes how an Italian immigrant built three unusual towers in his backyard in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Text and black-and-white photographs describe the efforts of a Vietnamese refugee family to adjust to life in Chicago.

A pictorial history of the activity at Canada's Pier 21, through which thousands of immigrants, refugees, and soldiers passed from 1928 to 1971; includes many photos of children and a section on Second World War brides.

Discusses the reasons Japanese people left their homeland to come to America, the experiences immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars and activities.

Discusses the reasons Irish people left their homeland to come to America, the experiences immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars and activities.

Presents a children's book on the Scotch-Irish in early American history including migration, settlements, and the Scotch-Irish legacy.