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A girl from Ireland and a boy from Poland overcome the prejudices held by the residents of the small American town to which they have emigrated.

Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B.

Discusses immigration, past and present, focusing on how four children from different countries came to live in the United States.

A homemade quilt ties together the lives of four generations of an immigrant Jewish family, remaining a symbol of their enduring love and faith.

In the early years of the twentieth century, a Swedish family encounters separation and other hardships upon immigrating to New York City until the son is cast in a silent movie, in a picture book that evokes an actual silent movie.

From the first nomadic groups, to the colonial settlers, to the Africans forced into slavery, to those seeking refuge from throughout the world, the character of our nation was forged by immigrants as each group enriched the diversity of our nation.

After burning their Thanksgiving dinner, Ann and Ed head for the local cafe, where they are welcomed by an immigrant family into an unusual celebration that gives everyone cause to be thankful.

Sixteen-year-old Rose Nolan arrives on Ellis Island in 1911 in the hopes of starting a new life, but after most of her family is sent back to Ireland, she must find her own way in a new country and fend for herself and her younger sister.

Eleven-year-old Erika has difficulty adjusting to life in Minnesota when her family moves there from Germany in 1880, but a special Clydesdale horse not only helps her fit in, but also saves her life.

In their own words, coupled with hand-painted collage illustrations, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States.

Examines the history, traditions, and contributions of Chinese immigrants who have come to live and work in the United States and Canada.

Concerned that the immigrant employees of New York City's Macy's department store are homesick at Christmas, a young girl inspires the store's head to hold the first Macy's Parade.

Explores German immigration to the United States from colonial days to the present, and looks at the contributions of German Americans to the culture of the United States.

Describes the economic and social conditions which motivated poor Irish people to emigrate to America.

Explores Italian immigration to the United States from the 1850s to the present, and looks at the contributions of Italian Americans to the culture of the United States.