Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-250) and index.
Contents:
No place like America -- Who was here first? -- Women take the lead -- From New England outward -- Hamilton versus Jefferson -- America opens its arms -- Annie Moore and the millions who followed -- Poems on the walls -- More ebbs and flows into the 1900s--and why -- A dark chapter -- Open arms, then closed -- The sixties bring an epic change -- The history of Mexicans in America from 1846 onward -- Helping children -- The food chapter -- The attacks of 9/11 and immigration -- The never-ending immigration debate -- The future.
Summary:
Award-winning author Kathleen Krull takes an in-depth historical look at immigration in America--with remarkable stories of some of the immigrants who helped build this country. With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list and timeline, as well as captivating photos, American Immigration will become a go-to resource for every child, teacher, and librarian discussing the complex history of immigration. America is a nation of immigrants. People have come to the United States from around the world seeking a better life and more opportunities, and our country would not be what it is today without their contributions. From writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, to scientists like Albert Einstein, to innovators like Elon Musk, this book honors the immigrants who have changed the way we think, eat, and live. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the progress we've made, and the work that is still left to be done.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.