emigration and immigration

Explains the immigration experience of the Chinese who immigrated to the United States in the 1850s. Explores some of the reasons people immigrate, the challenges they face, and how the immigrants influence the life and culture of their new society.

Explains that Ellis Island was a center for processing immigrants arriving in the U.S., describes immigrants' journeys to America, and discusses discrimination against them in the early twentieth century.

Provides readers with a look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Vietnamese immigrants.

Viewing Native American culture through family, food, and recipes.

Viewing Greek culture and food through family customs.

Viewing Middle Eastern culture and food through family customs.

Viewing Japanese culture and food through family customs.

Few nationalities celebrate and share their food traditions more than people from Italy. Inside, read how immigration to America and other nations spurred the now-worldwide popularity of Italian food.

Whether African immigrants began their journeys as slaves, as refugees, or by choice, find out how connecting food, family, and dining together has bridged the generations, and how those communities have had a lasting impact on their new homes.

Based on a real story, Alfredo and his father must cross the border on a difficult trip from Mexico to the United States.