vietnam

Examines American involvement in the Vietnam War, delves into the decisionmaking process in Washington and Asia, and presents interviews with participants on both sides.

A study of the men who came to power during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and of their leadership of America during the sixties.

An introduction to the landscape, culture, and people of Vietnam, with photographs, maps, a description and image of the country's flag, and a fast fact file.

Photographs and simple text present Vietnam, including its geography, people, animals, and activities of daily life.

Discusses the festivals of Vietnam and how their songs, recipes, and traditions reflect the culture of the people.

A Vietnamese American discusses his traditions, heritage, culture, and pride in his identity.

Text and pictures describe several areas of Vietnam, including cultural information on topics such as rice farming, water puppet shows, and Vietnamese New Year celebrations.

When Mai feeds the caged birds at a Buddhist temple in Vietnam, her simple act of kindness starts a chain of thoughtful acts that ultimately comes back to her.

When her grandmother reveals that the daughter that she had given up for adoption is coming from America to visit her Vietnamese family, nine-year-old Binh is convinced that her newly-discovered aunt is wealthy and will take care of all the family's needs.

Reunited with his family for the first time since he was a baby, fifth grader Du struggles to adapt to his new home in the United States.