This book uses a simple metaphor to create a snapshot--past, present and future--to help readers imagine America as a village of 100 people, exploring their lives to help children and readers of all ages to discover a whole new vision of America.

Welcome to America -- Who are we? -- Where do we come from? -- Where do we live? -- What are our families like? -- What religions do we practice? -- What do we do? -- How old are we? -- How wealthy are we? -- What do we own? -- What do we use? -- How healthy are we? -- America past and future -- Helping our children understand America.