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Asian Pacific American Heritage
last modified on 4/17/08
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Honor Asian Pacific Heritage month with these titles that honor the culture of Japan, China, and Asian America.
Total: 27 Books
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Interest Level:2 - 4
Grade Level Equivalent:2.8
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Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent:4.1
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:4.8
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Interest Level:9 - 12
Grade Level Equivalent:5.6
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:5.2
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:6.1
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This retelling of an ancient Chinese legend is the inspiring tale of a young heroine who poses as a soldier and rises to the rank of general. Vivid and sweeping illustrations portray traditional Chinese life and battle.
Interest Level:K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent:3.9
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Interest Level:9 - 12
Grade Level Equivalent:7.8
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Interest Level:K - 3
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Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent:3.7
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Interest Level:4 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:4.3
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Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent:4.8
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:6.2
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Shirley Temple Wong, a young Chinese girl, immigrates to New York in 1947 and assimilates into a strange new culture of schoolyard toughs, stickball games, and the Brooklyn Dodgers. "The story is warm and pleasant, and young readers will love Shirley." — The New York Times
Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent:3.8
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With no more than one picture per page and a very simple accompanying text, this book aims to give a flavor of Japan and introduces key facts and features.
Interest Level:K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent:2.7
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The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirr...
When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Ben Uchida is stripped of his identity, assigned a number, and herded into an internment camp for years. Ben's journal encourages tolerance and shows how family, friends, and even baseball can help the human spirit endure a dark period in American history.
Interest Level:5 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:5.6
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The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Mine...
Experience the Gold Rush's excitement and hardships along with Wong Ming-Chung, a Chinese boy who ventures across the ocean to seek fortune for his family. Though he feels alienated by the other miners, Wong chases his dreams. An award-winning author journals Wong's achievement as he discovers physical and spiritual wealth.
Interest Level:4 - 9
Grade Level Equivalent:5.8
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Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, S...
Lady of Ch'iao, known as Princess Redbird, must serve as interpreter to the Hsien and Chinese people in order to save them both from a savage tribe. Chronicling her growth as a young woman and popular leader of her people, the princess's journal shows how she learns from her role models, discovers the power of an education, and strives for peace in her homeland.
Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:5.6
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Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
On the Chinese New Year, six-year-old Emie will perform a special dance for the first time. An intimate look at a Chinese household as the family shares a proud moment with Emie.
Interest Level:Pre-K - 3
Grade Level Equivalent:2.4
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This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that China has contributed to the world. .
Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent:5.5
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This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that Japan has contributed to the world. .
Interest Level:Pre-K - 3
Grade Level Equivalent:5.6
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Interest Level:4 - 7
Grade Level Equivalent:5.5
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:6.1
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Interest Level:4 - 6
Grade Level Equivalent:5.2
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:6.8
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When Joan Lee and her family move to West Virginia, they plan to open a laundry and start bright new lives. But the first words they hear are harsh words of discrimination. With a mixture of humor and heartfelt emotion, Joan Lee tells the astonishing story of her courageous family and of how she finds a friend who makes all the difference.
Interest Level:5 - 7
Grade Level Equivalent:6.1
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Interest Level:6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent:5.1
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Total: 27 Books
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Ur, an immigrant child from Vietnam, tries adjusting to a new life in America. A heartfelt, gentle, and realistic story.
This retelling of an ancient Chinese legend is the inspiring tale of a young heroine who poses as a soldier and rises to the rank of general. Vivid and sweeping illustrations portray traditional Chinese life and battle.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Shirley Temple Wong, a young Chinese girl, immigrates to New York in 1947 and assimilates into a strange new culture of schoolyard toughs, stickball games, and the Brooklyn Dodgers. "The story is warm and pleasant, and young readers will love Shirley." — The New York Times
With no more than one picture per page and a very simple accompanying text, this book aims to give a flavor of Japan and introduces key facts and features.
The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirr...
When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Ben Uchida is stripped of his identity, assigned a number, and herded into an internment camp for years. Ben's journal encourages tolerance and shows how family, friends, and even baseball can help the human spirit endure a dark period in American history.
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Mine...
Experience the Gold Rush's excitement and hardships along with Wong Ming-Chung, a Chinese boy who ventures across the ocean to seek fortune for his family. Though he feels alienated by the other miners, Wong chases his dreams. An award-winning author journals Wong's achievement as he discovers physical and spiritual wealth.
Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, S...
Lady of Ch'iao, known as Princess Redbird, must serve as interpreter to the Hsien and Chinese people in order to save them both from a savage tribe. Chronicling her growth as a young woman and popular leader of her people, the princess's journal shows how she learns from her role models, discovers the power of an education, and strives for peace in her homeland.
Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
On the Chinese New Year, six-year-old Emie will perform a special dance for the first time. An intimate look at a Chinese household as the family shares a proud moment with Emie.
This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that China has contributed to the world. .
This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that Japan has contributed to the world. .
When Joan Lee and her family move to West Virginia, they plan to open a laundry and start bright new lives. But the first words they hear are harsh words of discrimination. With a mixture of humor and heartfelt emotion, Joan Lee tells the astonishing story of her courageous family and of how she finds a friend who makes all the difference.
Total: 27 Books
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Ur, an immigrant child from Vietnam, tries adjusting to a new life in America. A heartfelt, gentle, and realistic story.
This retelling of an ancient Chinese legend is the inspiring tale of a young heroine who poses as a soldier and rises to the rank of general. Vivid and sweeping illustrations portray traditional Chinese life and battle.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Shirley Temple Wong, a young Chinese girl, immigrates to New York in 1947 and assimilates into a strange new culture of schoolyard toughs, stickball games, and the Brooklyn Dodgers. "The story is warm and pleasant, and young readers will love Shirley." — The New York Times
With no more than one picture per page and a very simple accompanying text, this book aims to give a flavor of Japan and introduces key facts and features.
The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirr...
When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Ben Uchida is stripped of his identity, assigned a number, and herded into an internment camp for years. Ben's journal encourages tolerance and shows how family, friends, and even baseball can help the human spirit endure a dark period in American history.
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Mine...
Experience the Gold Rush's excitement and hardships along with Wong Ming-Chung, a Chinese boy who ventures across the ocean to seek fortune for his family. Though he feels alienated by the other miners, Wong chases his dreams. An award-winning author journals Wong's achievement as he discovers physical and spiritual wealth.
Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, S...
Lady of Ch'iao, known as Princess Redbird, must serve as interpreter to the Hsien and Chinese people in order to save them both from a savage tribe. Chronicling her growth as a young woman and popular leader of her people, the princess's journal shows how she learns from her role models, discovers the power of an education, and strives for peace in her homeland.
Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
On the Chinese New Year, six-year-old Emie will perform a special dance for the first time. An intimate look at a Chinese household as the family shares a proud moment with Emie.
This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that China has contributed to the world. .
This elementary-level book explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religion, music, and crafts that Japan has contributed to the world. .
When Joan Lee and her family move to West Virginia, they plan to open a laundry and start bright new lives. But the first words they hear are harsh words of discrimination. With a mixture of humor and heartfelt emotion, Joan Lee tells the astonishing story of her courageous family and of how she finds a friend who makes all the difference.
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Ur, an immigrant child from Vietnam, tries adjusting to a new life in America. A heartfelt, gentle, and realistic story.