Coming to America: The History of Immigration to the United States
What do curry, Cinco de Mayo, and Chinese acupuncture
have in common? They’re each just one of countless contributions that immigrants
have made to American culture. Immigrant communities form an integral part of
the fabric of American society. This series explores the history of several of
the United States’ largest communities of immigrants, narrating the history of
their migration, the difficulties they faced on arrival, and how they
assimilated into society at large. These tales are triumphant and sure to
inspire readers to understand the value of human migration and cultural
exchange.
• Connects key social studies concepts such as human migration with
the real, diverse communities in which readers live
• Includes Fact Sheets
that highlight key demographics and cultural details about each book's immigrant
community
• Correlates to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State
Standards’ curricular mandate for students to understand factors that affect
human populations’ spatial patterns and movement
