| The Japanese Contributor(s): Nickles, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 077870193X ISBN-13: 9780778701934 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: Over the last two centuries, many different immigrant groups in North America have contributed to the rich diversity of culture in the United States and Canada. While some came to find opportunity, others were brought against their will. We Came to North America tells the history of the adventurous and often perilous journeys our ancestors made including: -- the country they came from and why they left -- how they reached North America -- eyewitness accounts before and after reaching their new home -- where they settled and the obstacles they encountered -- cultural traditions we still celebrate today -- famous people from each group and their contributions The first wave of Japanese immigrants in the 1800s were young men who left overcrowded fishing and farming villages in hopes of a better life in North America. An enlightening account of the conditions upon arrival and the discrimination experienced is accompanied by full-color artwork and eyewitness accounts. Topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emigration & Immigration - Juvenile Nonfiction | Travel |
| Dewey: 973.049 |
| LCCN: 00-017294 |
| Series: We Came to North America (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.76" W x 11.02" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Japanese |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 49377 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introduces the history of the Japanese in America, discussing why they came to America, where they settled, and the culture and traditions they brought with them. |