| A Kid's Guide to Asian American History: More Than 70 Activities Contributor(s): Petrillo, Valerie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556526342 ISBN-13: 9781556526343 Publisher: Chicago Review Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2007 Annotation: Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Asian American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Asian American history. This book is broken down into sections covering American descendents from various Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Topics include the history of immigration from Asian countries, important events in U.S. history, sidebars on famous Asian Americans, language lessons, and activities that highlight arts, games, food, clothing, unique celebrations, and folklore. Kids can paint a calligraphy banner, practice Tai Chi, fold an origami dog or cat, build a Japanese rock garden, construct a Korean kite, cook bibingka, and create a chalk rangoli. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide. Click for more in this series: Kid's Guide to ... |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General |
| Dewey: 973.049 |
| LCCN: 2006031673 |
| Age Level: 8-11 |
| Grade Level: 3-6 |
| Series: Kid's Guide to ... |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 10.9" W x 8.41" L (1.34 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 161 Booklist 04/15/2007 pg. 40 |
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