Spotlight on immigration and migration

Examines the initial immigration to America, discussing the reasons why people immigrated, where they settled and more.

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. 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. Historical photographs and primary sources encourage readers to visualize history.

Looks at the British immigration to the United States, discussing how they arrived, where they lived, what jobs were available and more.

Examines the history of the slave trade, discussing who became slaves, why there was slavery and more.

Readers discover how this goal was achieved as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Historical images allow readers to place themselves on a wagon train or a railroad.

Discusses the growth of American cities due to immigration and migration.

An introduction to the migration of African Americans to the norhtern states after the Civil War in order to find better opportunities for work.

Explores the history of the Scotch-Irish immigrants that came to America from Northern Ireland.

Readers explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. migration and immigration patterns.

Discusses the how the Chinese immigrants contributed during the Gold Rush era in the West.