Incredible stories of 100 extraordinary American immigrants, for kids 8 and up

This easy-to-read biography collection includes:

• 100 one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible individuals changed the course of history!
• Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!
• A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!

From Alexander Graham Bell to Albert Einstein, Mary Pickford to Alfred Hitchcock, Hannah Arendt to Madeleine Albright and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history who made America their home. Organized chronologically, 100 Immigrants Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role immigrants have always played in America and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have guided the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.

Joanne Mattern became the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids after working as an editor for several major children's book publishers. She especially loves writing about animals, sports, and interesting people and places.