filipino americans

When her family emigrates from the Philippines to San Francisco, California, fourteen-year-old Vicenza Arambullo struggles to fit in at her exclusive, all-girl private school.

Profiles the lives and achievements of Filipino Americans, which includes military leader Antonio Taguba, actress and singer Tia Carrere, hip-hop musician Allan Pineda Lindo, and others; and discusses Filipino immigration.

Describes the historical background, culture, struggles, and achievements of Filipino Americans, discusses their challenges for the future, and includes study questions, a time line, and a further reading list with Web sites.

Examines the land, people, and history of the Philippines, and contains links to Internet sites that contain additional information about the country.

Provides information on the history of the Philippines and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Filipino Americans.

Presents a brief history of the Philippines and surveys the immigration of Filipinos to America. Also identifies the contributions of individual Filipinos to American life and culture.