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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.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2024Edition: First editionDescription: 95 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780762483969
  • 0762483962
Other title:
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander history
  • Child's introduction to AAPI history
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
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.
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.
Holdings
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library On Order Processing
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library On Order Processing
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers from from all walks of life, including political activist Grace Lee Boggs, Vice President Kamala Harris, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and dozens of others who have made contributions to music, food, sciences, technology, and more. Kids will learn key terms like "Asian American" and "Pacific Islander," how to pronounce common Asian names, and the discrimination members of the community have faced (and continue to face). They will be introduced to a wide variety of traditions, from Diwali to Lunar New Year and signature dishes, like poi and pho, all giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for young learners.



Featuring charming illustrations and a lively design, as well as a pull-out poster, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is much-needed addition every home library and classroom.



Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

"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.

Ages 8-12 Black Dog & Leventhal.

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