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Making it in America

a sourcebook on eminent ethnic Americans
2001
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide brief biographical information about over four hundred eminent ethnic Americans.

Civil rights in the United States

Contains articles that provide information about people, places, events, organizations, and movements related to Civil Rights in the United States, arranged alphabetically from the labor movement to Zoot Suit Riots; and includes a cumulative index.
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Civil rights in the United States

Contains articles that provide information about people, places, events, organizations, and movements related to Civil Rights in the United States; arranged alphabetically from Ralph Abernathy to William Kuntsler; and includes a copy of the Bill of Rights.
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A different mirror

a history of multicultural America
A presentation of American history from a multi-cultural perspective, focusing on a broader and comparative approach to enhance the possibility of understanding and appreciating America's racial and cultural diversity.
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People of New York

Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B. Anthony, George Gershwin, and Jackie Robinson.

Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America

Contains essays that provide information about 50 ethnic, ethnoreligious, and Native American cultures residing in the U.S., focusing on each group's experiences in the areas of acculturation and assimilation, family and community, language, religion, economics, traditions, politics, and contributions to American society. Arranged alphabetically from Georgian Americans to Ojibwa.
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Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America

Contains essays that provide information about 56 ethnic, ethnoreligious, and Native American cultures residing in the U.S., focusing on each group's experiences in the areas of acculturation and assimilation, family and community, language, religion, economics, traditions, politics, and contributions to American society. Arranged alphabetically from Acadians to Garifuna Americans.
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A different mirror for young people

a history of multicultural America
Adapted for young readers, a presentation of American history from a multi-cultural perspective, focusing on a broader and comparative approach to enhance the possibility of understanding and appreciating America's racial and cultural diversity.
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Getting started with English language learners

how educators can meet the challenge
Provides guidance for teachers on helping ESL students succeed, discussing theory and presenting practical teaching strategies, and includes scenarios from real classrooms, an overview of various types of ESL programs in the U.S., and a glossary of ESL terminology.
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The children of China

an artist's journey
After the end of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and its enforced conformity, artist Song Nan Zhang discovers the colorful and free nomadic peoples of China.

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