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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.

Reviews the reasons why millions of Italians have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the prejudice they faced.

Examines the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives.

Elda Willitts recounts for the Ellis Island Oral History Project her childhood journey to America from Italy in 1916.

Examines Italian immigration to the United States and their strong cultural communities; and includes charts and graphs, time lines, and information on important people and events.

Examines the reasons why people emigrated from Italy, looks at the conditions the Italian people found in their new homes in North and South America, and discusses the lasting influence of their cultural heritage.

Josephine tries to tell her new American class about her life in Naples, Italy, but her teacher misunderstands what she is saying and thinks she grew up on a farm.

Examines the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives.

This lavish history of Italian Americans in America provides a powerful focus on the immigrant experience with is packed with black and white photos capturing all facets of Italian American heritage and life.

Readers will learn why Italian immigrants left Italy, where they settled in America once they arrived, and how they became one of the most influential cultures on American society.