"Americans who were born in another country are often called first-generation Americans. They have many different ideas about what it means to be an American. Explore the lives of first-generation Americans and the challenges they face, such as learning English, finding a place to live, living in a new city or town, and sometimes facing discrimination. Written in standard Latin American Spanish"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes glossary.

De inmigrantes a ciudadanos -- Ciudadanos legales -- El segundo hogar -- Hacer frente a las dificultades -- Aprender un nuevo idioma -- Encuentro de culturas -- Crisol de culturas -- Padres e hijos -- La generacinÌn 1.5 -- El mosaico Americano.