Bibliograph

A child's introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, the heroes, the stories, and the cultures that helped to build America, Naomi Hirahara ; illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde

Type

Label

A child's introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, the heroes, the stories, and the cultures that helped to build America, Naomi Hirahara ; illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Black Dog & Leventhal

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A child's introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander history

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Naomi Hirahara ; illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde

Sub title

the heroes, the stories, and the cultures that helped to build America

Summary

"Celebrate the diversity, history, and rich cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and teach kids ages 8-12 about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped AAPI history."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders? -- Maps of Asia and the Pacific islands -- Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States -- From the Pacific: early immigration -- Building and growing America -- Racial discrimination -- Fighting for America -- Electoral power -- Asian and Pacific Islander words in American English -- Love for elders -- Cultural practices and superstitions -- Let's eat -- As American as -- -- Religion and religious practices -- Celebrations and festivities

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Child's introduction to AAPI history

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