Immigrants : A Library of Congress Book

The Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C., is often called ¿the storehouse of our national memory,¿ & is home to the largest collection of knowledge on earth. This book offers a fascinating look into the past at some of the most important events in our country¿s history through the pictures stored in the Library¿s vast archives. It shows what it was like for people to leave their homelands behind in search of a better life in the U.S., & the struggles they went through once they arrived on these shores through: quotes from immigrants¿ letters & diaries; vintage photos; posters; & paintings. ¿A breathtaking look back through time at the challenges & triumphs of the millions of immigrants who have journeyed to our country.¿ For ages 8 up. Illustrations.Sandler, Martin W. is the author of 'Immigrants : A Library of Congress Book', published 2008 under ISBN 9781422392416 and ISBN 1422392414.