Briefly discusses some of the reasons that Koreans have come to live in the United States, how they have preserved Korean customs and traditions in their new homeland, and what life is like for them here.
The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II (Milestones in American History)
by John Davenport
Sunisa Lee (My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio)
by Virginia Loh-Hagan
Japanese Americans"go for Brok (First Books--World War II)
by Tom McGowen
East Indians in America (In America (Hardcover))
by Wendy Aalgaard
Americans from India and Other South Asian Countries (New Americans)
by Ken Park
The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II
In the aftermath of the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, America was gripped by war fever. Japan had attacked United States on its own soil. The desire for revenge that swept the nation, however, was tinged with fear. Would the Japanese attack again? Would the mainland United States be the next target? Were Japanese spies and saboteurs already at work, plotting to strike from within? Most importantly, could Japanese Americans be trusted? This last question was answered with a r...
Discusses the reasons for Filipino immigration to the United States and the conditions they have found here, using case studies to describe the lifestyles of Filipino Americans.
Katie Woo's Silly School Jokes (Katie Woo's Joke Books) (Katie Woo's Joke Book)
by Fran Manushkin
In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.
Figure skating icon and U.S. National Champion Karen Chen tells the amazing story of her rise to the top, featuring never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes details from her journey on and off the ice! At seventeen years old, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls only dream of—and yet it’s only the beginning for this incredibly talented athlete. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Karen began to figure skate at just five years old. Ten years and many grueling training session...
Asian-Americans in Old West (Cornerstones of Freedom )
by Gail Sakurai
Describes the important role of the Chinese, Japanese, and other Asians in the settlement of the American West.
Star Writer: What's in Your Heart, Katie? (Katie Woo)
by Fran Manushkin
Discusses the reasons for emigration from China to mainland United States and Hawaii as well as the social and economic problems experienced by the Chinese Americans.