Issued with "a removable AAPI heroes poster"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.