asians

In Australia, Lucy tries to balance her life at home surrounded by her Chinese immigrant family, with her life at a pretentious private school.

"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles accomplishments made by Asian Americans and the challenges they have overcome.

In Australia, Lucy tries to balance her life at home surrounded by her Chinese immigrant family, with her life at a pretentious private school.

An Asian girl loves playing with her baby doll and wishes they can be best friends forever.

With the passage of the Immigration Act of 1965, many Asian Americans came to the United States to make their fortunes and made many contributions to American society.

Describes the history of Buddhism in America; its beliefs and practices; its impact on American culture, social issues, and politics; and important American Buddhist figures and events.

Introduces children to the ancient civilizations of Asia, describing the empires of the Indus Valley and India, the dynasties of China, Korea, and Japan, and the earliest civilizations of the Southeast.