The men and women in this book represent nations from Somalia to Germany, from Syria to China, from Mexico to Sweden, and more. They are people like Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, international singing sensation Celia Cruz, star basketball player Dikembe Mutombo, world-renowned physicist Albert Einstein, and influential journalist Jorge Ramos. And they are all immigrants, or refugees to the United States of America. Their courage, their achievements, and their determination to change the world have helped make our country a stronger place. After learning their stories, readers will be inspired to make the world a better place too.