Reading Trial: The Inside Story is like simultaneously watching a court case on TV and hearing the inner thoughts of the participants. "This case is going to take you on a journey into an underground world."-Prosecutor Leemie Kahng "The burden of proof is always on the prosecution."-Defense Attorney Glen Garber Over one third of high school students don't know basic civics. Here is an exciting way to teach them America's system of justice. Susan...

Brief introduction to German Americans, their reasons for immigrating to the United States, customs and traditions, and their impact on American society.

"Provides comprehensive information on why many immigrants leave their native countries and the hardships they may face." --

Explores the experience of immigrants who came to America in the twenty-first century, celebrating the diversity of the country and hope for the future.

"When Esperanza and her family arrive in the United States from Cuba, they buy a little house, una casita. It may be small, but they soon prove that there's room enough to share with a whole community"--

"What do African dance, samosas, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants: the . . . multifaceted people who share their heritage and traditions to enrich the fabric of our daily lives. From Jewish delis to bagpipes, bodegas and Zen Buddhism, this . . . ABC journey is a celebration of immigrants: our neighbors, our friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores immigration and its history in the United States, discussing Ellis Island, Castle Garden, and Angel Island and providing activities including graphing and comparing immigration populations, making a whirligig toy, and recording family history."--

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants -- and now you can learn all about the amazing people who've helped shape it! Home of the Brave gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives of these incredible individuals, as well as their contributions to the American we know and love. From Levi Strauss to Madeleine Albright, discover how these dedicated and creative people made their mark -- and how you can follow in their footsteps....

"An intimate graphic memoir about an American girl growing up with her Egyptian father's new family, forging unexpected bonds and navigating adolescence in an unfamiliar country."--

"Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam. After the Pham family arrives at a refugee camp in Thailand, they struggle to survive. Things don't get much easier once they resettle in California. And through each chapter of their lives, food takes on a new meaning. Strawberries come to signify struggle as...