emigration and immigration

The Department of Homeland Security is formed in direct response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on America.

Examines the experiences of immigrants to the United States in the years between 1900 and 1940, and discusses the transforming effect of their arrival on the country.

A collection of twenty-five essays that provides varying perspectives on issues regarding border security at the Mexican-American border region.

Is immigration a basic human right? Does each country have the right to decide who can enter its borders? What is an illegal immigrant? Start learning about immigration and begin looking at the many different sides of this social issue.

A former piano prodigy who lost his hand in the war, Naim Rahil, a teenage Syrian refugee, struggles to thrive in America where he finds his life inextricably linked--over time and distance--to another refugee by the perils of history and a single haunting piece of music.

"It is 2011. You want nothing more than to be a journalist in Somalia like your aunty. But the truth can be dangerous--and when you and your little sister are left alone, you find yourself facing life-and-death choices at every turn. Can you escape a terrorist organisation and find a safe place to call home? You'll be asked to cross a desert on foot, hide below deck in a leaky boat, and put your life in the hands of people smugglers. At every turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom?"--OCLC.

"Collection of short comics about life near the US-Mexico border. Touches on issues of immigration, detainment, policing, sexuality, racism, and violence"--Provided by publisher.

"From hope for a better future to the backlash of xenophobia and nationalism, this book examines the history and current issues surrounding immigration in America"--Provided by publisher.

"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in"--.