Immigration is one of today3s biggest headlines. From war and persecution to natural disasters and better opportunities, there are a lot of reasons people move to a new country. Help middle-grade students get the essential facts about this broad current events issue with 12 short chapters that provide a balanced understanding accessible to grades 4 and up. Easy-to-read, approachable text offers insights into the push and pull factors that drive immigration and the hardships that immigrants face on their journey to citizenship. Readers also learn the benefits that countries gain from global immigration.