Describes the experiences of immigrants in the United States over a period of two hundred years as recorded in contemporary journals, newspapers, and literature.
Thirteen-year-old Mai and her family embark on a dangerous sea voyage from Vietnam to Hong Kong to escape the unpredictable and often brutal Vietnamese government.
Patti Kim immigrated from South Korea to America when she was very young. Here she presents a wordless picture story illustrating how she felt in the bewilderment of a new world through the eyes of a little Korean boy, whose only comfort from home is a little red seed he keeps in his pocket. When he loses that seed out of his high apartment window, a young girl picks it up--chasing after her helps the boy learn to appreciate his new home.
Describes the history of Ellis Island and the experiences of immigrants arriving there. Also discusses its closure and disrepair, restoration, and tourist site today. Includes fact boxes, a quiz, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Explains what it means to be an undocumented immigrant, and discusses the reasons for immigrating illegally, the often dangerous journey, immigrants' rights, their role in the economy, immigration law, deportation, and the route to citizenship.
