Asian Pacific American Heritage - Tweens

In alternating voices, friends Asha and Yesofu, one Indian and one African, find their world turned upside-down when Idi Amin decides to expel Asian Indians from Uganda in 1972.

India is a vast nation with a very large population. The country stretches from the western Arabian Sea to the eastern Bay of Bengal and borders several countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and China. With extreme terrains and temperatures, India stretches out from the deserts of the south to the Himalayas of the north. The country is a traditional agricultural society, but is also a fast-growing worldwide tech center. India has...

Twelve images of traditional and contemporary art from South, East, and Southeast Asia in this collection trace artistic traditions through time and across cultures.

Set in a supposedly perfect world, this story is about a South Asian girl, Urmilla who feels all alone and puts her emotions — sadness, anger, and embarrassment — in a box. Her journey traces the real-life experiences of children. Urmilla is faced with the pressure to succeed, the need to repress feelings due to widespread stigma, and the desire to fit in with her classmates. She is intent on keeping the box hidden from her friends and family...

With a mix of South Asian influences, Pakistan is a country known for its Islamic art and architecture, popular religious celebrations, and rich foods. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Learn about Pakistan's people, government, and fascinating history, from life under British rule to Pakistan's independence. This book includes a table of contents, activity...

In this story inspired by Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy--a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world--makes astounding discoveries about her heritage and puts her leadership skills to the test against deadly enemies from a rival school.

"The Language Lizard Idiom books are ... a teacher's dream come true!… #1 pick for teachers everywhere. … readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy." - Tara Brown, ESL teacher What does it mean to use your noodle? Why would you spill the beans? Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn! With clever multicultural illustrations,...

Amazing Sports from Around the World explores unusual and fascinating sports from diverse cultures and locations. Learn about Ostrich Racing, Tuna Toss, Elephant Polo, and much more! With exciting illustrations and incredible facts, this book will appeal to readers of all ages. The book comes with lesson plans, extension activities, and audio to support teaching in diverse classrooms. This book is available in English and in many bilingual editions....

Cousins Lori and Lana, Lakota Indians who have a close but competitive relationship, learn about their heritage and culture throughout the year, and when a Laotian-Hmong girl comes to their school, they make friends with her and "adopt" her as one of their own.

New Zealanders love to play, and their country is their playground. This South Pacific island comes equipped with snowy mountains for skiing, swift rivers for rafting, and deep valleys for bungee jumping. Adventure waits in this introduction to life in New Zealand.