During the 19th and early part of the 20th century, many of those who came to the United States in search of a better life were from Europe. Since the 1960s, most immigrants have arrived from Asia, Mexico and Central America, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, and Africa. This book tells the story of these immigrants. What reasons do they have for leaving their countries? What hardships face them as they begin life in a new and foreign land? How do they preserve their culture and heritage? What roles do they play in their newly adopted communities? Through narrative, stories about real people, and quotations, this book explains how people from many cultures have helped to make America the multi-ethnic country that it is today. The suggested grade range for this book is 5-8; guided reading level is U-V; Fry level is 5.9; and the Lexile level is 700.