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2) Immigrants
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This is one family's hazardous journey from Sudan to the United Kingdom. Rape, prostitution and death are common place. Fortunes are paid to make the journey but that is only a small price to pay for what eventually happens to this family. Jack Turner and Mel Doyle use SF20 resources to track down the gangs running these illegal operations. What they find is criminals protected by officials that use their power and influence to line their pockets...
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Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that...
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Some of the most important roles in American life have been filled by people born outside the United States. Immigrants have served in the military since the Civil War. Some immigrants have made fortunes and given them away-to create libraries, fund after-school programs, and protect citizens' civil rights. Still others have held political office or served our nation as ambassadors or-literally-rocket scientists. Here are 25 immigrants who have served...
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Some of the most important American industries and ideas stem from people born outside the United States. Immigrants have had major influence on daily life in the United States, from how Americans search the internet and use their phones to the clothes they wear and the buildings in which they live. Meet 25 immigrants who built empires as artists, scientists, writers, musicians, inventors, and entrepreneurs.
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Some of the most important American products and ideas have been developed by people born outside the United States. They have influenced every part of U.S. culture, from what people wear and drive to how they stay healthy, how they communicate with each other, and what they do for fun. Meet 25 immigrants who have led the way with life-saving inventions, by opening up sports to women and people of color, and so much more.
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96 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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Presents the history of Italian immigration to the U.S. beginning with the early explorations during the fifteenth century, the mass influx of native Italians at the turn of the twentieth century, their assimilation into American society, and anti-Italian sentiment.
10) The immigrants
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The first book in bestselling author Howard Fast's beloved family saga. In this sweeping journey of love and fortune, master storyteller Howard Fast recounts the rise and fall of a family of roughneck immigrants determined to make their way in America at the turn of the century. Quick to ascend from the tragic depths of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Dan Lavette becomes the head of a powerful shipping empire and establishes himself among the city's...
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Did you know that American laws protect all people who live in America, even people who are not citizens? This book describes in clear language the rights that citizens and non-citizens have. Learn about different ways that people become citizens, how citizenship works, and how immigration plays a role in our society today.
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xvii, 280 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 cm
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"Stories of remarkable American immigrants are brought to life in short, lyrical biographies written by Sara Nović and charming full-color illustrations by artist Alison Kolesar. Some of the names you'll find here are familiar: Founding father Alexander Hamilton was born and raised on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis before coming to New York to pursue his education, and Yoko Ono's parents disapproved when she fell in with the bohemian art scene...
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Many talented and skilled immigrants came to America from various places in the world and brought with them their own cultures and traditions to enrich the American way of life. In this inspirational title, readers learn about some of the most famous lives and accomplishments of immigrants such as Canada's Elijah McCoy, Russia's Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan, and Chinese architect I. M. Pei. The fascinating sidebars, vivid scrapbook layout,...
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President John F. Kennedy's final book, A Nation of Immigrants, is a most worthy and relevant contribution to the contemporary debate on immigration reform.
"This book should be read by every politician involved in the immigration debate, and by every citizen interested in the current immigration debate. . ."
Throughout his presidency, John F. Kennedy was passionate about the issue of immigration reform. He believed that America is a nation of people...
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As immigration and naturalization processes continue to dominate U.S. news headlines and political rhetoric, the tangible fear of having one's family torn apart is only growing greater for those who flock to the United States for work, education, or refuge. This book looks at both legal and undocumented immigration and explores the challenges faced by local and federal government officials, by different types of workers, and by the children of green...
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Not all immigrants in America are here legally. Many of these undocumented immigrants come here along a dangerous path, crossing deserts or oceans. Arm yourself with information to join the national conversation on undocumented immigrants. Learn about the reasons that people come to America, and the different ways that they can become American citizens.
18) The Immigrants
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Celie, teacher of ESL students, works with Gioi from Vietnam, Daniyel from Israel, Suk from South Korea and others, convinced she learns more from them than they from her. She persuades Chau to relate his familys escape from Vietnam, which he refuses to put into print. Celie will never look at a grain of rice in the same way again. What will happen to Valeria whose family came from Bogota to escape the danger of drug lords? When Celie learns Valeria...
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Many talented and skilled immigrants came to America from various places in the world and brought with them their own cultures and traditions to enrich the American culture and way of life. Among the famous immigrants whose lives have impacted the twentieth century are Elijah McCoy, Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan, and I. M. Pei.
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Immigration is a topic that is often debated on television shows, on social media, and even among family members and friends. Young people might only get a biased view of this topic through these channels, but as they explore this informative book, they're presented with a comprehensive look at the facts surrounding immigration. Detailed main text, eye-catching fact boxes, graphic organizers, and vibrant photographs come together to help readers understand...
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