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1) We are here: 30 inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped the United States
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history"--
"There are more than 23 million people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent living in the United States. Their stories span across generations, as well as across the world. We Are Here highlights thirty Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the impact they’ve had on the cultural, social, and political fabric of the United States."--...
Author
Publisher
Bloom Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Brings together the holidays, traditional dress, cuisine and famous figures, including Asian American astronauts, Olympic gold medalists, inventors, artists, political leaders and more from nineteen Asian American groups.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. history. Topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements."--
Author
Publisher
Harper Collins Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
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A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before-in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
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