This is a basic exploration of the evolving history of immigration to the United States.

Author: Betsy Maestro
Illustrator: Susannah Ryan
Format: Hardcover
Published: Scholastic, 1996

This is a basic exploration of the evolving history of immigration to the United States. From the prehistoric people who crossed the Bering Strait to Central Americans fleeing political unrest in their homelands, America has offered millions of people hope for a better future. Maestro also discusses involuntary immigration of slaves. Susannah Ryan?s lively watercolors bring the emotional experience of immigration to life. Included at the conclusion of the book are a table of dates, interesting facts about immigration, and a note about illegal immigration.