Denied, detained, deported stories from the dark side of American immigration /
An award-winning author examines the history of American immigration--a critical topic in 21st century America--particularly those lesser-known stories of immigrants who were denied entrance into the States or detained for security reasons.
| Main Author: | Bausum, Ann, |
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| Other Authors: | Nye, Naomi Shihab, |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Washington, D.C. :
National Geographic,
©2009.
Washington, D.C. : [2009] |
| Physical Description: |
111 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm. |
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| Online Access: |
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| Summary: |
An award-winning author examines the history of American immigration--a critical topic in 21st century America--particularly those lesser-known stories of immigrants who were denied entrance into the States or detained for security reasons. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Excluded : "Unguarded stand our gates" -- Deported : "Nowhere at home" -- Denied : "A voyage of doom" -- Detained : "Uncertainty was all we knew" -- Exploited : "When we want you, we'll call you" -- Afterword. An award-winning author examines the history of American immigration--a critical topic in 21st century America--particularly those lesser-known stories of immigrants who were denied entrance into the States or detained for security reasons. Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning MG 8.6 2. Accelerated Reader Grades 5-8 8.6 2 SD Quiz 130426 English non-fiction. Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2010. Notable Book for a Global Society award winner, 2010. |
| Physical Description: |
111 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm. |
| Awards: |
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2010. Notable Book for a Global Society award winner, 2010. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781426303326 1426303327 9781426303333 1426303335 |