Del Norte Public Library

Describes, in question and answer format, the great migration of immigrants to New York's Ellis Island, from the 1880s to 1914. Features quotes from children and adults who passed through the station.

Describes the experience of immigrants on Ellis Island, where arrivals to the United States were inspected, processed, and introduces to a life in a new country.

Explores the history of Ellis Island, which housed the United States' most important immigration processing center from 1892 through 1943.

This title explores the controversy surrounding the federal agency tasked with enforcing US immigration laws. It details the history of this agency and the ways policy changes have affected both people immigrating to the United States and immigration enforcement officers.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of immigration through Ellis Island. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important part of American history. An infographic enhances understanding of immigration through Ellis Island, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and...

Discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the impact they have had on American culture.

Presents a history of immigration to the United States and Canada, from the arrival of the first European explorers and the colonization of the West to the introduction of Ellis Island and American immigration today.

Traces the history of Ellis Island, the place where immigrants coming to the U.S. were once processed, and discusses its significance to the American people.

This book provides and in-depth look at the Italian immigrant experience in America. It explains how early arrivals helped make conditions better for later immigrants. It also examines the prominent role Italian Americans have had in shaping the society we live in today.