These new titles in the Immigrant Experiences series (8 new titles) share both the connections and complexities of immigrant stories. Complemented by maps, charts, graphs, and historical and modern-day photos, the volumes begin with "Fast Facts" and a time line, which provide an overview of the time periods and reasons for immigration. They continue with four to five true immigration stories that describe hardships in the immigrants' homelands, their harrowing journeys, and the struggles they encountered and overcame while living in the U.S. Jewish Immigrants gives three historical views of Jews fleeing Brazil in 1654, Bavaria in 1842, and Russia in 1891 because of religious intolerance. The last chapter looks at Google founder Sergey Brin's immigration from the Soviet Union. Each book closes with discussion questions; some books address recent immigration policies, such as separating parents and children who illegally enter the U.S. Together, the volumes offer insight into the rich diversity and perseverance immigrants bring to this country.

This series provides general glimpses into many immigrant groups' struggles in the U.S. Vignettes (with direct quotes) of real immigrants striving for citizenship and acceptance in America add intimacy and impact to the presentation; frank discussions of discrimination are included. Photographs extend the narratives. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.