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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 - Hardcover

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Description

This book is the perfect primer for kids aged 8–12. It is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people who have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States. It is the latest entry in the award-winning Child's Introduction series.

Features

  • Authorship: Naomi Hirahara (Author) and Sarah Demonteverde (Illustrator).
  • Audience: The perfect primer for kids ages 8–12.
  • Content: Packed with profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers, including Grace Lee Boggs, Kamala Harris, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
  • Educational Topics: Kids will learn key terms like "Asian American" and "Pacific Islander", how to pronounce common Asian names, and the discrimination faced by the community.
  • Cultural Focus: Introduces a wide variety of traditions, from Diwali to Lunar New Year, and signature dishes, like poi and pho.
  • Design: Features charming illustrations and a lively design, and includes a pull-out poster.
  • Dimensions: $0.6 \times 10.1 \times 10.2$ IN.
  • Pages: 96 pages.

Why We Love It

This book is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. It gives greater visibility to Asian Americans for young learners and is a much-needed addition to every home library and classroom.

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