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Author Wood, John, 1964 January 29- author.

Title Immigration / by John Wood.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, 2021.
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 Cromwell-Belden Public Library - Children's Department  J 325.1 WOO    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J 325.1 WOO    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Series Know the issues
Know the issues (Enslow Publishing)
Note Includes glossary and index.
Summary Immigration is a vital part of American history. Today, policies that center on immigration and the ways it has evolved are often the source of political debate and take center stage in current events. This book helps students understand these policies in addition to the major reasons people decide to live in new countries. It examines the ways immigrants have shaped culture and how many immigrants have played important roles in successful societies. Readers will evaluate how U.S. immigration compares around the world. Fascinating facts, vibrant photographs, and a colorful, engaging layout will keep young readers engaged as they learn about this important topic.
Contents What is immigration? -- Why do people immigrate? -- Life as an immigrant -- How is immigration helpful? -- Sharing culture -- Enclaves -- Migrants in history and migrants today -- Becoming a citizen -- Asylum and immigration -- Famous immigrants -- Controlling movement -- Illegal immigration -- Activity -- Glossary -- Index.
Subject United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Juvenile literature.
Immigrants -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Immigration enforcement -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Immigration enforcement. (OCoLC)fst01748828
Emigration and immigration. (OCoLC)fst00908690
Immigrants. (OCoLC)fst00967712
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
Juvenile works (OCoLC)fst01411637
Instructional and educational works.
ISBN 1978516851 (library binding)
9781978516854 (library binding)
1978516835 (paperback)
9781978516830 (paperback)
9781978516861 (ebook)
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