The Line Between Us explores the history of US Mexican relations and the roots of Mexican immigration, all in the context of the global economy. It also shows how teachers can help students understand the immigrant experience and the drama of border life.
A Somalian boy named Hassan and his family come to the United States for refuge. Hassan is feeling homesick and his having difficulty communicating because he doesn't speak English. He paints a picture at school that shows his old home and helps explain the reason his family left Somalia.
When she and her family move from Mexico to the United States, eight-year-old Ana helps her mother adjust to the new situation by encouraging her to learn English. The book show how a family pulls together to make its new surroundings "home."
This book maps twenty journeys that have shaped our national past--from the journeys Native Americans to those of migrant workers and modern-day immigrants. The journeys of various famous Americans, including Ben Franklin and Harriet Tubman, are mapped out as well. Every one of the journeys is recast from actual historical accounts, including oral histories or eyewitness descriptions.
