Throughout history, people have been forced to flee their homelands for many different reasons. These people have gone to new lands in the hope of a better life or for protection. In this historical look at refugees, readers will discover some of the many reasons why people leave their homes to go to a new land. With examples such as the Huguenots and World War refugees, readers will learn the history of refugees before looking at modern-day examples. Readers will then learn about the many civil rights leaders who worked and are working to protect refugees.