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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
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Description
Explores the issue of immigration in the US and globally, examining the history, laws, and causes surrounding immigrants' and refugees' search for a better life and the difficulties they face.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What is a refugee? English teacher Victorya Rouse assembles a collection of true teen immigration stories essential for our times, complete with maps, context, and background on the refugees' home countries"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Immigration is a hot topic in the United States. What kind of immigration should be allowed? How should immigrants who have come into the United States illegally be treated? What about the DREAMers? Refugees seeking asylum? Will building a border wall keep out illegal immigrants and stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.? Might improving technology offer a better answer? Students will learn about the issues surrounding immigration and border security...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1200L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security...
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Language
English
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Description
"An inspiring children's biography collection, Immigrant Innovators highlights the stories of 30 immigrant entrepreneurs who have made it big in America. Geared toward readers ages 8-12, the book features people from around the world who played a major role in establishing global companies and products. These entrepreneurs come from more than 25 countries and have been successful in a wide range of fields, from energy bars (KIND), yogurt (Chobani),...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the 1860s, Robert and Margarete Peters travel by carriage, ship, riverboat, train, and covered wagon from their small village in Germany to Omaha, Nebraska, where they establish a farm and work hard to succeed. Almost 150 years later, Olivia Peters wants to learn about her ancestors. She and her family still live on the farm that Robert and Margarete created all those years ago, and they want to travel to Germany to find the house their relatives...
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