chinese americans

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chinese americans

The Chinese-American heritage

1988
Provides an account of the history, culture, and contributions of the Chinese immigrants to America society, from the early 1880s to the present day.

The Chinese Americans

1980
Traces the history of the Chinese in the United States describing their contributions to the development of this country and their struggle for economic and social equality.

Dragons of Silk

2011
Four generations of women from the same family, whose lives are bound to the fate of the Weaving Maid, learn about sacrifice as they discover love and passion.

Michelle Kwan

2004
Presents a career biography of American figure skater Michelle Kwan, tracing her record of success from childhood through the 2003-2004 skating season.

I.M. Pei

architect of time, place, and purpose
2011
Examines the architecture of Ieoh Ming Pei and how he learned from his mother and grandfather the natural rhythms of beauty and the importance of being connected to the past, exploring six of Pei's best-known buildings--the National Center for Atmospheric Research; the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library; the National Gallery of Art's East Building; Fragrant Hill Hotel; the Bank of China; and the Louvre.

Piggy bank problems

2013
Katie goes to the bank with her friends JoJo and Pedro, and learns the value of having a place to keep her money.

Star of the show

2011
Katie is sad when she is cast as an earthworm in her school play, because that means she cannot be the star.

No valentines for Katie

2011
When her class celebrates Valentine's Day, Katie does not get a valentine from anyone.

Katie's new shoes

2012
When Katie outgrows her shoes, she and her friends JoJo and Pedro go to the shoe store with their mothers.

Katie Woo has the flu

2012
Katie misses school while she is home with the flu.

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