The Japanese Americans / Jennifer M. Contino
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TextSeries: We came to AmericaPublication details: Philadelphia : Mason Crest, c2003Description: 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cmISBN: 1590841069; 9781590841068Subject(s): Japanese Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature | Japanese Americans -- Juvenile literature | Immigrants -- United States -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 973/.04956 LOC classification: E184.J3 | .C67 2003E184.J3 | .C67 2003
Contents:
Summary: Discusses the journey of Japanese immigrants and how they have overcome extreme discrimination and hardships to become an important segment of the American population today
Japan steps into the modern era -- The journey to a new life -- Making a living : Japanese labor in Hawaii and the United States -- Starting a family in America -- Working toward acceptance -- Internment camps and their shameful legacy -- Famous Japanese Americans -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Internet resources -- Immigration figures
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 973.04956/JAP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844400099780 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-[59]) and index
Japan steps into the modern era -- The journey to a new life -- Making a living : Japanese labor in Hawaii and the United States -- Starting a family in America -- Working toward acceptance -- Internment camps and their shameful legacy -- Famous Japanese Americans -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Internet resources -- Immigration figures
Discusses the journey of Japanese immigrants and how they have overcome extreme discrimination and hardships to become an important segment of the American population today
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