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A timely, beautiful exploration of America’s rich history of diversity, Journey to America profiles 20 immigrants and children of immigrants who have affected the nation’s culture or business.

From showstopping entertainers to game-changing activists to brilliant scientists, these first- and second-generation Americans show the determination and innovation that has shaped the country we know today:
  • Science: Kalpana Chawla (astronaut), I. M. Pei (architect), Chien-Shiung Wu (particle physicist), and Albert Einstein (theoretical physicist)
  • Entertainment: Tan France (fashion designer), Camila Cabello (singer-songwriter), M. Night Shyamalan (filmmaker), Natalie Portman (actress), Rihanna (singer), and Dikembe Mutombo (basketball player)
  • Politics: Ilhan Omar (congresswoman), Arnold Schwarzenegger (former governor of California), and Alexander Hamilton (founding father)
  • Business

    Trade Review
    “An inspiring collection that shines a spotlight on the life-changing contributions made by immigrants, sure to encourage young readers to follow their dreams.” -- Selenia Paz * Booklist *

    Table of Contents
    SCIENCE
    Kalpana Chawla
    I.M. Pei
    Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu
    Albert Einstein
    ENTERTAINMENT
    Tan France
    Camila Cabello
    M. Night Shyamalan
    Natalie Portman
    Rihanna
    Dikembe Mutombo
    POLITICS
    Ilhan Omar
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Alexander Hamilton
    BUSINESS
    Sergey Brin
    Indra Nooyi
    CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANTS
    Walt Disney
    Michelle Kwan
    Kamala Harris
    America Ferrara
    Barack Obama

Journey to America

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    A Hardback by Maliha Abidi

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      Publisher becker&mayer! kids
      Published 5 July 2022
      ISBN-13 9780760371220
      978-0760371220
      ISBN-10 0760371229

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A timely, beautiful exploration of America’s rich history of diversity, Journey to America profiles 20 immigrants and children of immigrants who have affected the nation’s culture or business.

      From showstopping entertainers to game-changing activists to brilliant scientists, these first- and second-generation Americans show the determination and innovation that has shaped the country we know today:
      • Science: Kalpana Chawla (astronaut), I. M. Pei (architect), Chien-Shiung Wu (particle physicist), and Albert Einstein (theoretical physicist)
      • Entertainment: Tan France (fashion designer), Camila Cabello (singer-songwriter), M. Night Shyamalan (filmmaker), Natalie Portman (actress), Rihanna (singer), and Dikembe Mutombo (basketball player)
      • Politics: Ilhan Omar (congresswoman), Arnold Schwarzenegger (former governor of California), and Alexander Hamilton (founding father)
      • Business

        Trade Review
        “An inspiring collection that shines a spotlight on the life-changing contributions made by immigrants, sure to encourage young readers to follow their dreams.” -- Selenia Paz * Booklist *

        Table of Contents
        SCIENCE
        Kalpana Chawla
        I.M. Pei
        Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu
        Albert Einstein
        ENTERTAINMENT
        Tan France
        Camila Cabello
        M. Night Shyamalan
        Natalie Portman
        Rihanna
        Dikembe Mutombo
        POLITICS
        Ilhan Omar
        Arnold Schwarzenegger
        Alexander Hamilton
        BUSINESS
        Sergey Brin
        Indra Nooyi
        CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANTS
        Walt Disney
        Michelle Kwan
        Kamala Harris
        America Ferrara
        Barack Obama

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