• Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us

Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us

Publication Date
September 16, 2019
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us

Description

Now available in hardcover, this beautifully illustrated book introduces readers of all ages to 16 Asian-Americans who changed the world. Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us shares engaging stories of 16 trailblazing Asian-Americans. The stories bring to life Vietnam Memorial architect Maya Lin, Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi, musician Yo-Yo Ma, astronaut Ellison Onizuka, anchorwoman Lisa Ling, activists Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz, and more!

Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, discover role models, and meet ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Whether they were breaking Olympic records, bringing education to millions of people around the world, or speaking up for the rights of others, these Asian-Americans broke stereotypes and took a stand to make the world a better place.

Highlighting the talent and contributions of Asian-American leaders and changemakers from around the United States, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. These strong, courageous, talented, and diverse men and women have built a legacy of extraordinary achievements that will inspire generations to pursue their dreams.

Others featured: Duke Kahanamoku, Patsy Takumoto Mink, Tammy Duckworth, Salman Khan, Andrew Youn, David Ho, Margaret Chung, Grace Lin, and Haing Ngor.

Publication date
September 16, 2019
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
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ISBN-13
9780578578156
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Analiza Wolf
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF007020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
JNF069000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
Biographies
Asian Americans
Literature