asian americans

Examines the experiences of the main groups of Asian immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and includes maps, photographs, diagrams, essays on related topics, and chronologies.

Contains brief biographies of over 250 Asian Americans who have achieved national or international prominence in a variety of fields.

In this origin story for the classic comic book hero the Green Turtle, Hank, the nineteen-year-old son of Chinese immigrants, resists his mother's attempts to make him a superhero at first, but when tragedy strikes he assumes the role of a caped crusader. Aided by one of the four spirits of Chinese mythology, Hank becomes the Green Turtle and sets out to rid Chinatown of the gangsters who have intimidated everyone for years and murdered his father.

Biographies of five prominent Asian Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

Biographies of five prominent Asian Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

Biographies of five prominent Asian Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

"[Nicole] Chung investigates the mysteries and complexities of her transracial adoption in this chronicle of unexpected family for anyone who has struggled to figure out where they belong"--OCLC.

A short illustrated biography of Michelle Kwan.

A brief biography of Bruno Mars, profiling his life and career as a musician, performer, and songwriter.

A brief introduction to the life of musician Bruno Mars.