Books in Crossing the Border series

With his engaging and timeless narrative prose, two-time Newbery Honor Book author Jim Murphy tells the awe-inspiring story of George Washington's glorious fight for an independent America.It is 1776, and George Washington and his army of rebellious American colonists are emboldened by its stunning victories over the British at Lexington and Concord. But now, the Americans face the threat of a brutal British retaliation.George Washington, who has little experience with a threat of this magnitude, is unanimously chosen as commander in chief in hopes he can unite the colonies. Britain's army is massive and well trained. America's is small and unruly. As the British begin their invasion of New York City and its environs, George Washington isn't the only one (continued)

What do Yoko Ono, Psy, and Pel have in common? They are all considered immigrants of extraordinary ability. What does this distinction mean, and how can someone earn it? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions as they explore the lives of some of the most famous immigrants of extraordinary ability. The engaging, informative text provides readers with a closer look at this little-known aspect of U.S. immigration policy. Full-color photographs of these men and women and sidebars that enhance the main text are also included.

Immigration issues are an important topic in the United States. Terms such as "border security," "illegal immigrants," and "deportation," are often said on news programs and written about in newspapers and online, but what do those terms really mean? How does the U.S. immigration policy and citizenship process affect real people? Readers explore the answers to these questions and many more as they are introduced to essential immigration topics. Important facts about past and present immigration policies are presented through engaging main text and sidebars. The colorful and creative design of each volume includes detailed photographs.

Immigration issues are an important topic in the United States. Terms such as "border security," "illegal immigrants," and "deportation," are often said on news programs and written about in newspapers and online, but what do those terms really mean? How does the U.S. immigration policy and citizenship process affect real people? Readers explore the answers to these questions and many more as they are introduced to essential immigration topics. Important facts about past and present immigration policies are presented through engaging main text and sidebars. The colorful and creative design of each volume includes detailed photographs.