Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Irish immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions,primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.

Describes life in Ireland, the Potato Famine, emigration to America, and the contributions of the Irish Americans to their new land.

Examines the conributions of the Irish Americans who have helped build Canada and the United States during the past two centuries.