A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet
From the Series Arts and Culture Alphabet
The fabric of America is made up of countless threads weaving together different backgrounds and cultures. Using poetry and expository text, A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet celebrates the cultures of and contributions from Asian Americans throughout our country's history. Letter topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements. A is for Asian American illuminates the amazing and ongoing role the Asian American community has played in the shaping of America. Front and back matter provides additional information, including a glossary.
Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Copyright | 2022 |
BISACS | JNF052020, JNF069000, JNF013010 |
Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books |
Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
Imprint | Bullfrog |
Series | Arts and Culture Alphabet |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 40 |
Lexile | 990 |
ISBN | 9781534111370, 9781620316788 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2017-08-01 |
Author | Virginia Loh-Hagan |
Illustrator | Tracy Nishimura Bishop |
Features | Glossary of key words, Informative sidebars |
Dewey | 973/.0495 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 11 x 9 |
Guided Reading Level | X |
ATOS Reading Level | 1.0 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 189997 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan was born in the luckiest of all years, the Year of the Dragon. She’s an author, university professor, curriculum designer, and former elementary school teacher. She was inspired to write this story after doing author visits. Her young audiences wanted to know more about Chinese New Year! She lives in San Diego with one well-trained husband and two very naughty dogs.