Immigrants from Mexico and Central America

by Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson Berne

Overview

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496640994
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Immigration Today
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Emma Carlson Berne has written more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including teen romance novels, biographies, and history books. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Aaron, her son, Henry, and her dog, Holly. Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Leaving Their Native Land 4

Chapter 2 Three immigration Stories 12

Chapter 3 Life in the United States 18

Chapter 4 The Future of Immigration 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Index 32

Interviews

Gives an overview of the modern immigrant experience in today's uncertain world. By following two families through their immigration experience, each book offers first-hand accounts of why they left their home countries and what they’re seeking in the United States. Easy-to-understand language and dynamic graphics help explain this often contentious issue that's a hot topic in today's media.