emigration and immigration

Thirteen-year-old Mai and her family embark on a dangerous sea voyage from Vietnam to Hong Kong to escape the unpredictable and often brutal Vietnamese government.

"As civil conflict and increasingly dire economic situations spread across areas of the globe, refugees have left their homes in countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia in search of a better future for themselves and their children. Their often-dangerous plights have received much media attention and have led to increased calls for international humanitarian aid and, in some cases, for increased border control. In [this book], students will analyze this important issue and form their own conclusions based on opinions and data from experts, advocacy groups, and the media"--Amazon.com.

Examines the economic and political issues facing Israel today. It provides up-to-date information about the country’s geography and climate, history, government, politics, society, important cities and communities, and relations with other countries.

A collection of essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to illegal immigration including how the government policy should be reformed, the impact of illegal immigrants, and more.

"This title provides a wide range of opinions on whether or not the United States should close its Mexican and Canadian borders to immigrants. The impact and efficacy of increased border patrol and enforcement are debated"--From the publisher's web site.

Explains what it means to be an undocumented immigrant, and discusses the reasons for immigrating illegally, the often dangerous journey, immigrants' rights, their role in the economy, immigration law, deportation, and the route to citizenship.

Tells the story of Robert, Margarete and their children Johannes and Dorothea, who emigrate from Germany to the United States in 1850, landing in New Orleans and joining a wagon train headed west to Nebraska, the family establishes a farm outside Omaha, where almost 150 years later their descendants still live. Includes maps and illustrations.

An introduction to who and what first-generation Americans are.

Presents an introduction to Vietnam, its people, culture, and religion; features a history of Vietnamese immigration; and discusses some of the challenges faced by Vietnamese Americans in the areas of employment, education, political participation, and cultural preservation.