emigration and immigration

A girl listens as her grandfather explains the meaning of objects held within his collection of matchboxes, revealing how they chronicle his journey from Italy to America.

This book covers the history of immigration enforcement and its agencies, and explains in detail the legal process of deportation.

Examines why South Americans have left their homelands, how they have adapted to and changed North American culture, and what the future might hold for them in the United States and Canada.

This book briefly chronicles the often-troubled history of Central America and examines the experiences of those who have left to find a new life in North America.

This book provides historical information on the refugee crisis and how countries like the United States and Canada deal with refugees.

Mexicans are attracted by the greater job opportunities available in the United States and Canada, as well as the opportunity to escape the violence involving drug cartels and the Mexican government. Most Mexican immigrants arrive in the country legally, although illegal immigration has been a problem for many years.

Cuban immigrants have been coming to the United States and Canada for years. Many have fled the repressive communist system, seeking freedom in the north.

This book covers the history of the asylum process in North America, as well as the step-by-step process by which a person receives asylum. It also provides examples of cases.

"A young girl wonders what life would be like if she lived somewhere else. What if she lived in a city with millions of people? What would it be like to be a refugee from a war-torn country? Is she meant to be in a different place? Or is she right where she's supposed to be?"--Provided by publisher.

"What would you take? Imagine you were leaving for a new country and could bring along only what would fit in a small suitcase. Which things would you choose to say to the world, "Hi there, this is me!""--Provided by publisher.