This book explores the story of Lebanese Americans. Readers will learn about what prompted Lebanese to move to the United States. Entertaining text will explain what life is like for Lebanese American families and how they celebrate their culture. Features include a map, timeline, glossary, Making Connection questions and sidebars. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Japanese American Family Album (American Family Albums)
by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler
The American Family Albums tell the often heroic stories of American immigrant groups, largely through their own words and pictures. Like any family album or scrapbook, the pages contain many period photographs and other memorabilia. These join with original documents -- including selections from personal diaries, letters, memoirs, and newspapers -- to provide a pictorial and written record of the group's life in America, and their contributions to the brilliant diversity of these United States.
Asian-Americans in the Old West (Cornerstones of Freedom )
by Gail Sakurai
When American-born, Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he's stopped and told he cannot enter: he isn't American. What happens next would forever change the national conversation on who is, and can be, American. Wong Kim Ark takes his case to the Supreme Court and argues that, as stated in the 14th Amendment, any person born in America should be granted American citizenship regardless of their race. Despite protests from xenophobic lawmakers, Wong Kim Ark ultimatel...
Benjamin Banneker (Signature Lives (Hardcover)) (Signature Lives (Paperback))
by Myra Weatherly
An inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.Hazel Ying Lee was born fearless -- she was not afraid of anything, and the moment she took her first airplane ride, she knew where she belonged. When people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel wouldn't take no for an answer. She joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. It was a dangerous job, but Hazel flew with joy and boldness.This moving, tru...
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie (Katie Woo) (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
by Fran Manushkin
Mark Markiplier Fischbach (Top Video Gamers in the World)
by Philip Wolny
Yam Uas Zoo Nkauj Tshaj Plaws (the Most Beautiful Thing)
by Kao Kalia Yang
Asian Americans Of Achievement Set, 16-Volumes
Asian Americans of Achievement explores the lives of 16 notable Asian Americans. The subjects presented are among the most successful in their professions-they include world-renowned athletes, artists, entertainers, and politicians. Readers will not only learn about the lives and accomplishments of these illustrious individuals, but they'll also discover how being Asian American affected the subjects and informed their work.Each title features:
"Historic contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read!"—Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history is American history. The unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of AANHPIs are an integral part of our country’s development, but they are rarely taught in American s...
Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden - written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao, the New York Times bestselling team behind I Am Golden - offers a fresh collection of groundbreakers perfect for every young reader's library. Let our voices be heard. Let our stories be told. We are golden.
A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
by Naomi Hirahara
The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States.The latest entry in the award-winning Child's Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profi...
Chinese Americans (World Almanac Library of American Immigration) (American Immigrants)
by Dale Anderson
An overview of the history and daily lives of people from India who immigrated to the United States.