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Author:
Berne, Emma Carlson, author.
Title:
Immigrants from Mexico and Central America / by Emma Carlson Berne Consultants : Emir Estrada, PHD Assistant Professor of Sociology Arizona State University ; Miriam E. Downey, MLS Children's Librarian Immigration Equality Advocate.
Publisher:
Capstone Press a capstone imprint,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Subject:
Mexicans--United States--Social conditions--Juvenile literature.
Central Americans--United States--Social conditions--Juvenile literature.
Unaccompanied immigrant children--United States--Juvenile literature.
United States--Social aspects--Social aspects--Juvenile literature.
Other Authors:
Estrada, Emir, author.
Downey, Miriam E., author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Leaving their native land -- Three immigration stories -- Life in the United States -- The future of immigration.
Summary:
"In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country."-- Provided by the publisher.
Series:
Fact finders: immigration today
ISBN:
1543513875
9781543513875
1543513832
9781543513837
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1043956048
LCCN:
2018017875
Locations:
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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