Daniels, R. (2001). American Immigration: A Student Companion. Oxford: University Press. ISBN: 0195113160
· Plot Summary
An alphabetical reference of information relevant to immigration: its history, laws, populations, religious and other causes for mass movements. 276 pages of detail, complete with photos, charts, and copies of supporting documents. Appendix I of important dates. Appendix II of immigrant, ethnic, and refugee organizations. Bibliography of helpful reference material, museums based on the subject of immigration and/or ethnicity, websites for further research.
· Critical Evaluation
Thorough exploration of the topic of immigration, suitable for use even by those older than the tween years. Each entry has a list of topics for cross referencing, and titles for further reading.
· Reader’s Annotation
May be too advanced for early tweens, but suitable for purchase for those in this age group, and for keeping into the teen years. Hardback edition like a textbook.
· Information about the author
Professor Emeritus in history at the University of Cincinnati, he received his PhD in 1961 from UCLA, and specializes in non-fiction titles about immigration.
· Genre
Non-Fiction
Reference
· Curriculum Ties
Political Science
· Booktalking Ideas
Immigration and causes of mass exodus
Immigration experience
· Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 7-9/Ages 12-14
· Why did you include this book in the titles you selected?
This book became of interest after I read several novels this semester on immigrant experience, and the reason large segments of a single society may be forced to relocate.
