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A Kid's Guide to Asian American History: More Than 70 Activities Paperback - 2007

by Valerie Petrillo


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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.

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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.

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  • Title A Kid's Guide to Asian American History: More Than 70 Activities
  • Author Valerie Petrillo
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chicago Review Press
  • Date May 28, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781556526343 / 1556526342
  • Weight 1.34 lbs (0.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.41 x 10.9 x 0.59 in (21.36 x 27.69 x 1.50 cm)
  • Ages 07 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 4
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
  • Library of Congress subjects Asian Americans - History, Asian Americans - History - Study and
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006031673
  • Dewey Decimal Code 973.049

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Citations

  • Booklist, 04/15/2007, Page 40
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2007, Page 161

About the author

Valerie Petrillo is the author of Sailors, Whalers, Fantastic Sea Voyages: An Activity Guide to North American Sailing Life.
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