Spotlight On Immigration and Migration
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Anti-semitism
Jewish Immigrants Seek Safety In America (1881-1914)
by Dava Pressberg
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future. Engaging text is paired with stunning photographs and primary sources to enhance the reader's learning experience. This is a great addition to any social studies program involving immigration and migration.
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The Growth of the American City
Immigrants And Migrants Travel For Work
by Mina Flores
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
The United States' cities would be nothing today were it not for the contributions of migrants and immigrants during the American Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. This text, which was written to support elementary social studies curricula, examines the growth of U.S. cities. New York City, Boston, Chicago, and other major cities grew exponentially as factories created job opportunities for people in search of a better life. Readers can identify push/pull factors of the immigration that occurred during the Industrial Revolution and how they shaped the United States' unique urban identity. Historical photographs and primary sources complete a comprehensive learning experience.
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African American Migrations in North America
by Irene Harris
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
The history of African Americans in the United States is one fraught with discrimination and immense brutality, but also with strength and a determined spirit. In this book, readers learn the history of African American migration in North America, which is a topic supported by elementary social studies curricula. Readers will understand the push/pull factors involved in African American migration from the South and into Northern cities and the cultural developments that followed. Topics such as slavery and segregation are explained through age-appropriate language. Historical photographs and primary sources encourage readers to visualize history.
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New Jobs, New Opportunities
British Immigrants Arrive In America (1830s–1890s)
by Pilar Alvarez
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, millions of British immigrants left their home to come to the United States. Leaving behind famine, poverty, and an overcrowded homeland, they came seeking opportunities in a new land. Readers will be transported back in time to the hardships British immigrants faced and the successes they had, which ultimately helped in building the United States' young industries. Push/pull factors for immigration are identified throughout the text, which supports key social studies concepts. Readers will be fascinated by the historical photographs and primary sources included in this volume, which transport them back in time to this important era of history.
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Forced Migration Of Africans To America (1607-1830)
by Richard Alexander
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
Not all people who came to America from foreign countries did so seeking a better life. Some came to this country as slaves. The transatlantic slave trade brought Africans to America in chains for over two hundred years. Readers learn important facts about the transatlantic slave trade, which is an essential topic in social studies curricula. Historical images and primary sources help give readers a sense of what happened to slaves on the journey to America as well as what happened once they were put to work in this country.
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The Disaster Of The Irish Potato Famine
Irish Immigrants Arrive In America (1845–1850)
by Sean O'Donoghue
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
This book introduces readers to the Irish potato famine, a period when many Irish people were forced to make a decision: leave their homeland or starve. Readers will learn about the injustices the Irish faced in Ireland, as well as the challenges they faced when they reached the United States. This book also explains the success the Irish found after much hard work, and the legacy they left in America. Primary sources and vivid photographs support captivating text to give readers a deep understanding of the subject. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies curricula and will provide a dynamic reading experience.
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The Scotch-Irish Immigration to America
Economic Hardship In Ireland (1603–1775)
by Shane Heaney
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
It took the Scotch-Irish two major migrations before finding their home in America. Readers will follow the Scotch-Irish as they move from Scotland to Ireland, finding their own set of challenges there. Faced with famine and drought, the Scotch then moved to America. Readers will learn about the pioneering spirit of the Scotch Irish as they settle on the American frontier and built a strong cultural legacy. Primary sources and artwork are paired with exciting text to give readers a dynamic learning experience. An excellent addition to social studies programs, this book gives a thorough look into the causes and effects of the Scotch-Irish migration.
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The California Gold Rush
Chinese Laborers in America (1848-1882)
by Steve Wilson
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
Immigration from China to the United States coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches "Gold Mountain" had to offer, Chinese immigrants in search of a better life left China in droves in the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States through a detailed examination of the push/pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave their home. Important topics such as the growth of the railroad and anti-immigration policies help readers understand the big-picture perspective of Chinese immigration in America. Historical photographs and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.
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Immigration to Colonial America
by Jackie Heckt
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
Readers board the boat to the New World as they read this book about early immigration to the American colonies. What made people want to move to an unknown world? What were the early colonies like for newcomers? This book answers those questions and more, as it follows the American story, from encountering native tribes to establishing farms to growing the seeds of American democracy. Readers will love the illustrations and primary sources, which are paired with exciting text to keep them engaged. This fact-filled book is sure to be a key resource when teaching important social studies standards.
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The Dream of Manifest Destiny
Immigrants And The Westward Expansion
by Nick Christopher
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
"Manifest Destiny" was the belief that the United States was meant to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The story of how it was achieved is full of excitement, which readers discover as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Important social studies curriculum topics, including immigration and westward expansion, are presented in an engaging way. Historical images allow readers to place themselves on a wagon train or a railroad. Primary sources are included throughout the text to help readers gain experience relating those sources of information to what they know about history.
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Broken Treaties
Native American Migrations
by Richard Alexander
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
The history of Native American migrations in North America is filled with broken treaties, difficult struggles, and a desire to hold on to the lands and customs that have been a part of tribal life for hundreds of years. Readers discover the many reasons Native Americans moved across the continent. In doing so, they learn important facts that support essential social studies curriculum topics. From the Trail of Tears to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, important milestones in Native American history are addressed through accessible text, historical images, and relevant primary sources.
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The Industrial Revolution, Migration, and Immigration
by Nick Christopher
Part of the Spotlight On Immigration and Migration series
The Industrial Revolution brought important changes to America. People began migrating to cities for work, and immigrants began to arrive in American in larger numbers than ever before as they looked for new employment opportunities. Readers explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. migration and immigration patterns. As readers learn about essential social studies curriculum topics, engaging historical images and detailed primary sources hold their interest. This transformative period in American history comes alive for readers with each turn of the page.
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