Coming to America: The History of Immigration to the United States
What do curry, Cinco de Mayo, and Chinese acupuncture have
in common? They?re each just one of countless contributions that immigrants have
made to American culture. Immigrant communities form an integral part of the
fabric of American society. This series explores the history of several of the
United States? largest communities of immigrants, narrating the history of their
migration, the difficulties they faced upon arrival, and how they assimilated
into society at large. These tales are triumphant and are sure to
inspire readers to understand the value of human migration and cultural
exchange.
? Connects key social studies concepts such as human migration with
the real, diverse communities in which readers live
? Includes fact sheets that highlight key
demographics and cultural details of the immigrant communities featured in this
set
? Correlates to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State
Standards by developing students' understanding of the factors that affect
human populations' spatial patterns and movement
