Immigrants today
By: Ann M. Rossi.
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Series: National Geographic reading expeditions; Seeds of change in American history; Reading expeditions series.
Publisher: National Geographic Society; National Geographic School Pub
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Immigrants -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.; Immigrants.; United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- Juvenile literature.; United States -- Emigration and immigration.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Discusses changes in immigration patterns to the United States during the 20th century.  Explains why immigrants leave their native countries and the hardships they may face. Describes how current immigration differs from immigration 100 years ago. Identifies contributions of immigrant groups to American culture.
Notes: Grades 5-8.
Includes index.
Table of contents: value: Who are the new immigrants?; value: Becoming Americans; value: Preserving history and culture; value: Making a difference; value: The new face of America; value: Legacy; value: Glossary.