Immigration in America: Asylum, Borders, and Conflicts

by Danielle Smith-Llera

Overview

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 while discovering how they can get involved in helping to find a solution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756564155
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Informed!
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	950L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danielle Smith-Llera’s former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hatred in Plain Sight 4

Chapter 2 Hope and Struggle 14

Chapter 3 New Americans 24

Chapter 4 Close the Borders? 32

Chapter 5 Open the Borders? 38

Chapter 6 Confusion at the Border 48

Get Involved 57

Glossary 58

Additional Resources 59

Source Notes 60

Select Bibliography 62

Index 64

Interviews

Informed! will is a trusted source, to help middle school students make sense of today's headlines without condescension or sensationalism; Highly-designed series grabs attention to increase circulation of nonfiction; Clear, understandable text will appeal to middle schoolers and high schoolers looking for current topics of interest; Solid research and topic experts handle topics sensitively and appropriately

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 5–9—Current political topics are explored in these four informational volumes. All books contain up-to-date information and facts, but they are far from comprehensive. The authors convey strong convictions: Pharmaceutical companies are the primary cause of opioid addiction; hate crimes are mostly committed by white supremacists; and undocumented immigrants are largely responsible for the successful economy. She/He/They/Them devotes several pages advising how the LGBTQ community should be addressed and treated. VERDICT She/He/They/Them is the standout title in this series. However, readers seeking more balanced information on complex issues covered in the books will need to look elsewhere.

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