A New History of Immigration

By Jaclyn Backhaus

Book Overview

"An accessible and frank primer on immigration in the United States. A] much-needed exploration of the truths behind U.S. immigration history." -- STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

Introducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.

The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers.

The United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pursue the American Dream. But as more walls are erected and borders are closed, is that dream still alive today?
Complete with an 8-page color photo insert, A New History of Immigration introduces young readers to alternative histories of immigration beyond Ellis Island and amplifies the voices of marginalized immigrants and their stories of success.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593386124
• ISBN13: 9780593386125
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher