Each year, butterflies, whales, and many other animals travel long distances in search of better food, weather, and more. Then they return to repeat the pattern. Learn all about migration, one of nature's amazing cycles.

In this first look at the four seasons of the year, readers learn how their environments change throughout the year and get a glimpse of the science behind the seasons.

Insightful and interdisciplinary, this book considers the movement of people around the world and how contemporary artists contribute to our understanding of it In this timely volume, artists and thinkers join in conversation around the topic of global migration, examining both its cultural impact and the culture of migration itself. Individual voices shed light on the societal transformations related to migration and its representation in 21st-century art, offering diverse points of entry into this massive phenomenon and its many manifestations. The featured artworks range from painting, sculpture, and photography to installation, video, and sound art, and their makers--including Isaac Julien, Richard Mosse, Reena Saini Kallat, Yinka Shonibare MBE, and Do Ho Suh, among many others--hail from around the world. Texts by experts in political science, Latin American studies, and human rights, as well as contemporary art, expand upon the political, economic, and social contexts of migration and its representation. The book also includes three conversations in which artists discuss the complexity of making work about migration. Amid worldwide tensions surrounding refugee crises and border security, this publication provides a nuanced interpretation of the current cultural moment. Intertwining themes of memory, home, activism, and more, When Home Won't Let You Stay meditates on how art both shapes and is shaped by the public discourse on migration.

Well researched and presented guide about the USA for world wide audience, especially for immigrants and perspective US immigrants to help them get a comprehensive view of our great nation on earth. Book is written by a naturalized American International Business Executive and former manager with a top Fortune 500 company with decades of US experience, who now is into academics.. What is to be noted here is that most new comers will take a long time understanding American society and culture and get rid of false notions acquired by reading tabloids, second rates movies and listening to those for whom America is sour grape.

This book focuses on Yellowstone: the park, the larger ecosystem, and even more so, the “idea” of Yellowstone. In presenting a case for a new conservation paradigm for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), including Yellowstone National Park, the book, at its heart, is about people and nature relationships. This new paradigm will be truly committed to a healthy, sustainable environment, rich in other life forms, and one that affords dignity for all: humans and nonhumans. The new story or paradigm must be about living such a commitment and future for GYE in real time. The book presents a well-developed theory for interdisciplinary problem solving that is grounded in practice.

""Immigration 101"" offers a comprehensive exploration of global migration, challenging common misconceptions and providing a balanced view of this complex issue. The book delves into three key themes: the drivers of migration, economic impacts, and social implications, presenting a nuanced perspective on how immigration shapes societies worldwide. By examining historical context and current trends, readers gain a deeper understanding of immigration as a constant throughout human history. This accessible guide stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on economics, sociology, and political science to provide a holistic view of immigration. The book progresses from introducing key concepts to analyzing factors driving migration, such as economic disparities and climate change. It then examines the economic impacts on both sending and receiving countries, before exploring social and cultural dimensions like integration and multiculturalism. Through case studies, original data analysis, and expert interviews, ""Immigration 101"" equips readers with the tools to critically evaluate immigration debates and form informed opinions. By striking a balance between academic rigor and general readability, the book serves as an invaluable resource for students, journalists, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand one of the defining issues of our time. It encourages readers to move beyond soundbites and stereotypes, fostering a more informed and nuanced public discourse on immigration in the 21st century.

About 200,000 years ago, humans arose as a species on the continent of Africa. How did they get to the rest of the world? When did they leave, why, and what did they use for transportation? Whether by bamboo raft or Boeing 747, whether to escape political persecution or because of climate change, migration is a recurring pattern throughout the human history of the world. In Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind, readers ages 12 to 15 retrace the paths taken by our ancestors, starting with the very first steps away from African soil. Understanding who has migrated, from where, when, and why helps us understand the shared history of humans across the world and the future that links us together. Kids discover how archaeologists, paleoanthropologists, linguists, and geneticists piece together different parts of the puzzle of ancient migration. Open-ended, inquiry-based activities and links to primary sources help readers draw inferences and analyze how these human journeys have changed where and how people live. Human Migration takes readers on a journey from our common ancestry to our shared future on an increasingly fragile planet.