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by Julie Amparano
America's Latinos: Their Rich History, Culture, and Traditions
Published 2003 by Child's World
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America's fastest-growing ethnic minority has increased by nearly 60 percent since 1990, yet quality materials chronicling this rich culture are often lacking in today's curriculum. Developed with the same bold, intelligent initiative as our renowned series, Journey to Freedom, A Proud Heritage helps students gain a deep appreciation for Spanish-speaking peoples and nations and their essential contributions. Beautifully designed volumes include exciting biographies, historical narratives, and lively introductions to holidays such as Cinco de Mayo.
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by Arthur Dorros
Isla
Published 1995 by Dutton Books
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by Andrew Egan
Islam
Published 2003 by Raintree
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Allow students to learn more than just the superficial facts about world religions with this series designed for preteens. The thought-provoking history, ancient and modern practices, and moral issues that form Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism are all sensitively and insightfully covered. Biographies of key figures within each religion and an in-depth glossary help add deeper understanding.
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by Bruce Edward Hall
Henry and the Kite Dragon
Published 2004 by Philomel Books
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In this touching story based on true 1920Us events, two rival groups of children representing two different cultures come face to face, and when they do, they find they share much more than just the same sky. Full color.
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by Florence Parry Heide
Sami and the Time of the Troubles
Published 1992 by Clarion Books
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Ten-year-old Sami lives with his family in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Until the middle of the twentieth century, Beirut was one of the most splendid cities in the world. Today it is a place of ruin and trouble. And it is Sami's home.
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by Joan Hewett
Hector Lives in the United States Now: The Story of a Mexican-American Child
Published 1990 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Migrant Worker: A Boy from the Rio Grande Valley
Published 1996 by Holiday House
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Mexican-American families and their experiences working as migrant agricultural laborers.
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by Deborah Kent
The Changing Face of America: Hispanic Roots, Hispanic Pride
Published 2004 by Child's World
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- Full-color and historical photographs
- Table of contents
- Timeline of key events
- Glossary of key words and phrases
- Comprehensive index
- Sources for further research, including Web sites
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by Kathleen Krull
City Within a City: How Kids Live in New York's Chinatown
Published 1994 by Dutton Books
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by Ted Lewin
The Storytellers
Published 1998 by HarperCollins Publishers
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by Jonathan London
Ali, Child of the Desert
Published 1997 by HarperCollins Publishers
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by Pat Mora
Tomas & the Library Lady
Published 1997 by Alfred A. Knopf
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Tomas is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's wonderful stories. But before long, Tomas knows all the stories by heart. "There are more stories in the library," "Papa Grande tells him. The very next day, Tomas meets the library lady and a whole new world opens up for him. Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomas Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story suggests what libraries--and education--can make possible. Raul Colin's warm, expressive paintings perfectly interweave the harsh realities of Tomas's life, the joyful imaginings he finds in books, and his special relationships with a wise grandfather and a caring librarian.
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by Carol Antoinette Peacock
Mommy Far, Mommy Near
Published 2000 by Shen's Books
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Elizabeth, who was born in China, describes the family who has adopted her and tries to sort out her feelings for her unknown mother. Full-color illustrations.
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by Sheila Rivera
Women of the Middle East
Published 2003 by ABDO & Daughters
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- Full-color Photographs
- Diagrams
- Maps
- Timeline
- Index
- Glossary
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by Mandy Ross
Mecca
Published 2003 by Raintree
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This series allows readers to explore holy places throughout the world. Detailed photos help bring to life the visual wonders of six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. Chapters explain each faith's characteristics and customs in order to provide a foundation for the readers' understanding of why these diverse sites are so sacred.
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by Pam Munoz Ryan
Becoming Naomi Leon
Published 2004 by Scholastic Press
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From the award-winning author of "Esperanza Rising" comes a riveting novel about family and identity, drawn from the warmth, wisdom, and love of Ryan's own Mexican and Oklahoman heritages.
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by Allen Say
Grandfather's Journey
Published 1993 by Walter Lorraine Books
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Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Caldecott Medalist Allen Say gives us a poignant account of his family's unique cross-cultural experience. Illustrated with memorable full-color paintings, this is Say's most personal and remarkable picture yet of the bridging of the two cultures. Full color. 1994 Caldecott Medal.
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by Meg Starr
Alicia's Happy Day
Published 2001 by Star Bright Books
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Imagine a perfect day, when everything goes just right. Alicia is having just that sort of day. It is her birthday, and we are joining her on her journey through her neighborhood, as her family, friends, and neighbors do their part to make her day a happy one. The familiar scenes will leave every urban kid excited about his or her next birthday.
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by Catherine Stock
Emma's Dragon Hunt
Published 1984 by Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
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by Richard Tames
Muslim
Published 1941 by Children's Press (CT)
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