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Why Italian Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Italian immigrants sailing to America spent weeks on a crowded ship. Many people died. Readers will be fascinated by the story of how these people endured such hardships to make it to America. The story of the Italian immigrants' rise to success is brought to life through attractive illustrations and photographs.
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Why German Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Did you know that a German immigrant started the first kindergarten in the United States? In this book, reluctant readers will learn about the conditions that drove many people out of Germany, and how German immigrants have changed America over the years. Vivid photos and illustrations bring the story of German immigrants to life.
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The Immigrant: An Italian in America
Gaia B Amman
eBookYear 2003.From Italy to America.Chasing a career in cancer research... Grad-student Leda Balni leaves it all behind.Or does she?Her band.Her family.Her soulmate.Will her relationship survive?Is she good enough for the cut-throat research environment?You’ll love this emotional novel for its eye-opening humor and complex characters, but most of all because the author is an Italian molecular biologist who immigrated in the United States…in 2003. America like you’ve never seen it, through the eyes of The Immigrant. Get it now.
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How Italian Immigrants Made America Home
Laura La Bella
Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Aug. 15, 2018)"The history of immigration to the United States begins with an Italian. Cristoforo Colombo, known as Christopher Columbus in American history books, was born in Italy in 1451. As an explorer, he discovered North America in 1492, and unknowingly launched the beginning of a migration of settlers to a new land from all over the world."
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Why Italian Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 16, 2003)Explores Italian immigration to the United States from the 1850s to the present, and looks at the contributions of Italian Americans to the culture of the United States.
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Why Mexican Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Readers may not realize that a large part of the American Southwest once belonged to Mexico. Young readers will learn how our southern neighbors have helped to build America in the past and continue to do so today. Colorful photos and illustrations combined with easy-to-read text make this book an important addition to any school library.
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Why Japanese Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Many Japanese immigrants came to America to find jobs and new opportunities. Life for Japanese immigrants was not easy. Students will be amazed to learn about the many different hardships that Japanese immigrants had to overcome. Colorful photos and maps, fascinating facts, and simple text will keep reluctant readers engaged.
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Immigrants To America
Linda Thompson
language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Immigrants To America. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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Why Irish Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)When disease ruined lreland's potato harvest in the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of people left in search of a new life. Many of these people turned to America. High/Low readers will be inspired by the story of the lrish people who worked hard to become an important part of their newfound home.
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The Immigrant: An Italian in America
GB Amman
Paperback (Independently published, May 6, 2019)Year 2003.From Italy to America.Chasing a career in cancer research... Grad-student Leda Balni leaves it all behind.Or does she?Her band.Her family.Her soulmate.Will her relationship survive?Is she good enough for the cut-throat research environment?You’ll love this emotional novel for its eye-opening humor and complex characters, but most of all because the author is an Italian molecular biologist who immigrated in the United States…in 2003. America like you’ve never seen it, through the eyes of The Immigrant. Get it now.
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Why Vietnamese Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)The Vietnam War left millions of people homeless. Thousands of refugees moved from Vietnam to the United States. Written in simple, accessible text, readers will be inspired by the story of the Vietnamese immigrants. Color photographs, maps, and interesting facts bring this important part of American history to life.
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Why German Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 16, 2003)Explores German immigration to the United States from colonial days to the present, and looks at the contributions of German Americans to the culture of the United States.
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