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“This series serves as an excellent introduction to key issues in current American discourse. Each book offers both a historical and modern perspective, highlighting the complexity of the topics. …The Immigrant Experience examines the evolution of U.S. immigration laws. Throughout the series, the books strip away the hyperbole and present well-researched facts. They feature sidebars that dive into historical events, political figures, and misinformation, providing additional context. Each book concludes with biographies of key figures, a timeline, a glossary, a bibliography, recommended websites, and an index.”

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The Immigrant Experience

Written by Kremena Spengler
Published by The Creative Company

A social studies title for young adults that examines the history of immigration in the United States of America and how immigrants affect the economy and society. Includes sidebars, real-person profiles, a glossary, a timeline, and further resources.

Throughout America’s nearly 250-year history, the nation has both embraced immigrants and made them the targets of hate crimes, exclusion laws, and discrimination. Refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers, and others from around the world have crossed U.S. borders in search of work, food, shelter, and religious freedom. This nonfiction social studies title for young adults examines the challenges immigrants in the United States face, from language barriers to health care access, and the benefits immigration provides to the economy and society. Includes sidebars, a glossary, a timeline, and profiles of Zoom founder Eric Yuan and electrical engineer Katya Echazarreta.

Primary ISBN: 9781640269125
Publication Date: July 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Age 11 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee or Asylee, Immigrant

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