Andrea Wang
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
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AANHPI Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Monarch Award Nominees 2022
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Monarch Award Nominees 2022
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Description
World War II was over, but in Japan, lines for a simple bowl of ramen noodles wound down the sidewalk. What Momofuku Ando did next would change food forever. Andrea Wang, author of Watercress (a Newberry honor book and winner of the Caldecott Medal), tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods.
"An inspiring story of persistence and an ideal purchase for any collection." School Library Journal,...
"An inspiring story of persistence and an ideal purchase for any collection." School Library Journal,...
Author
Language
English
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Crushes and Dating Grades 4-8 (SCPL-YS)
OBD Summer Chapter Books - YOUTH
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Crushes and Dating Grades 4-8 (SCPL-YS)
OBD Summer Chapter Books - YOUTH
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Description
Tween Phoenny Fang attends a Chinese cultural overnight camp where she explores new friendships and first crushes and discovers a deeper understanding of her community.
3) Watercress
Author
Language
English
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AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (kids)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (kids)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.
Author
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WPLD)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
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Description
"Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers. When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English, neither can anyone else. That's when she has a brilliant idea to host a tea party and bring them all together. Luli removes her teapot, thermos, and teacups from her...
Author
Publisher
Kokila
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English
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AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WPLD)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (WPLD)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
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Description
"A family feud before the start of seventh grade propels Meilan from Boston's Chinatown to rural Ohio, where she must tap into her inner strength and sense of justice to make a new place for herself"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Written by the author of the Caldecott and Newbery honor-winning picture book Watercress, and marking the impressive debut of illustrator Youa Vang, here is the true story of a man of indomitable spirit. In the mid-nineteenth century, an impoverished father from Canton, China, sold his young son to an American sea captain, Amos Peck. The boy, dubbed "Joe," worked on the ship for months, not knowing if his fate was to do so forever. Or would he be...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What's so great about Georgia? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Peach State! Explore Georgia's stunning scenery, buzzing cities, and exciting history. The Georgia by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital,...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This title delves into different issues pertaining to fossil fuel pollution and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Malala Yousafzai may be one of the most courageous young women of our time. Learn about how Malala came face-to-face with a member of the Taliban and what she is doing today to ensure education for boys and girls all around the world--no matter their cultures or religions."--Publisher's website.
11) Berros
Author
Publisher
Vista Higher Learning
Publication Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the science behind oil spills and their effects. The chapters examine history's worst oil spills, explain how oil spills happen, and show how scientists are developing safer ways to collect and transport oil. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.


