Ever wonder what it might be like to leave your home for someplace totally new? How would you adapt to your new home and how would you stay connected to your origins? New Americans explores the fascinating history of the most recent immigrants to the United States, the forces that led them to leave their homelands, and the new lives they have carved out here. Each book discusses the social, political, and economic climate that gave rise to the arrival of these groups and explores the ways in which they have made their mark on U.S. culture. These books also feature the personal stories of individual immigrants and the hardships and triumphs of creating a new life in a strange land. Full-color photographs and illustrations with informative captions enhance the text. This series also features U.S.

Census charts, a glossary, further information, and index.