immigration and emigration

Tells how the author's family left difficult conditions in Poland to make a better life for themselves in America early in the twentieth century.

Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for more than sixteen million immigrants between 1892 and 1954.

Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, and discusses his encounters with prejudice. Includes some general history of U.S. immigration.

Describes the experiences of the many immigrants who sought entry to the United States at the immigration station on Ellis Island, New York, before it closed in 1954.

When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop in 1845, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's courage and ingenuity helps her family and neighbors survive.

Describes the historical significance and recent restoration of Ellis Island, which served as a point of entrance for millions of immigrants to the United States.

Discusses immigration, past and present, focusing on how four children from different countries came to live in the United States.

Traces the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America and describes the experiences of immigrants arriving in 1907.