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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
Picture Book Biographies
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"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--
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In this title, examine the life of accomplished physics researcher and experimentalist Chien-Shiung Wu. Readers will enjoy digging into Wu's personal story, beginning with her childhood in China where her father encouraged her curiosity and interest in science. Students can trace Wu's success from her education at the University of California–Berkeley, where she met physics giants Oppenheimer, Fermi, and Segre, to her secret involvement with the...
3) Yo-Yo Ma
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How did Yo-Yo Ma become a world-renowned cellist? Readers will learn all about this musician and the significant events in his life in this low-leveled biography.
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Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In Chien-Shiung Wu, learn how the Chinese nuclear physicist chose to pursue a career in science and made breakthrough discoveries in nuclear fission and the scientific understanding of atoms. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the story of Chien-Shiung Wu, who did groundbreaking research about radioactivity. Five exciting chapters highlight how her discoveries changed the world. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO. Table of contents; Glossary of key words; Index....
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Born to wealthy and accomplished Chinese immigrants, Vera Wang was given nearly every opportunity in life. But when the budding skater failed to realize her dream of making the US Olympic team, she turned to a career in fashion. Wang has since become one of the world s most accomplished fashion designers, creating wedding gowns for celebrities and figure skating costumes for gold medal winners. Riveting text, full-color photos, and inspirational direct...
9) The Chinese
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Examines the history, traditions, and contributions of Chinese immigrants who have come to live and work in the United States and Canada.
12) The lost garden
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The author describes how he grew up as a Chinese American in San Francisco and how he came to use his writing to celebrate his family and his ethnic heritage.
13) Michelle Kwan
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Describes the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who won the National and World Championships in 1996.
14) Amy Tan
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Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
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