russian americans

Molly, who recently emigrated with her family from Russia to New Jersey, learns about birthday parties and who her real friends are.

Relates the life story of the "born storyteller" who came to America from Russia at the age of three and grew up to become one of the world's most prolific writers of science fiction and non-fiction.

After emigrating to America, each member of a Russian family works hard to contribute to the family's dream of someday owning and running a store.

Becky, whose family has emigrated from Russia to avoid being persecuted as Jews, finds growing up in New York City in 1910 a vivid and exciting experience.

Sara's Russian grandmother has requested that there be no presents at her seventy-eighth birthday party so Sara must think of a gift from her heart.

The Sabbath candlesticks given to them by their grandmother when they leave Russia help two sisters make it safely to join their father in New York.

Gregor decides to take his special blanket when his family leaves Russia to live in America, but he worries about his choice all during the journey.

Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Russian-Americans, their immigration, Jewish community, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experiences with discrimination, and integration into American society.

Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and children gather at a farm house to celebrate Christmas in the Russian tradition.

Eleven-year-old Jenny, whose family came from Russia to America to start a new life, meets the famous Russian composer on his 1891 trip to the New World and writes about it in her diary.