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To promote understanding of the cultures that have shaped California. For grades 4 - 6 | ||
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Since the Japanese began immigrating to California in the 1800s, they have made important contributions to the state culturally and economically. Through a brief historical overview and biographies of notable people, this book details the many ways the Japanese have influenced California's history and culture. The Japanese in California includes biographies of Yoshiko Uchida, children's author; Norman Mineta, congressman; Wendy Tokuda, news anchor/reporter; George Shima and Kyutaro Abiko, businessmen; and Florence Hongo, educator. It also includes demographic information, a list of resources, and other interesting facts. |
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The Japanese in California by Michelle Motoyoshi, illustrated with photographs $14.95  64 pages, 7.25x9, paper © 1999 ISBN 1-884925-90-1
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From the first Mexicans who came to settle California until today, Mexican Americans have been an integral part of California's history and development. Their cultural influence can be seen across the state. Through a brief historical overview and biographies of notable people, this book describes how Mexican Americans have shaped California.
Mexicans in California includes biographies on Cesar Chavez, labor leader; Gary Soto, poet and author; Ellen Ochoa, astronaut; Jim Plunkett, quarterback; Romana Banuelos, business woman. It also includes demographic information, a list of resources, and other interesting facts. |
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Mexicans in California by Michelle Motoyoshi, illustrated with photographs $14.95 64 pages, 7.25x9, paper © 1999 ISBN 1-884925-91-X
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African Americans were among the first visitors to California, coming with the earliest Spanish exploring expeditions. There were African American settlers here before 1800.
African Americans in California includes biographies on Allen Allensworth, town founder; Delilah Beasley, journalist; Tom Bradley, mayor; Ralph Bunche, diplomat; Jackie Robinson and Florence Griffith Joyner, athletes; and Walter Mosley, author. |
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African Americans in California by Adam D. Parker, illustrated with photographs $14.95 64 pages, 7.25x9, paper © 2000 ISBN 1-884925-93-6
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Sometimes called the "forgotten Asian Americans," Filipinos have become the largest Asian American group in California. Through a brief historical overview and biographies of notable people, this book describes the influence Filipino Americans have had on California.
Filipinos in California includes biographies on Carlos Bulosan, writer; Vicki Manolo Draves, Olympic diver; Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, performance artist; Emil Guillermo, broadcast journalist; and others. It also includes demographic information, a list of resources, and other interesting facts. |
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Filipinos in California by Michelle Motoyoshi, illustrated with photographs $14.95 64 pages, 7.25x9, paper © 1999 ISBN 1-884925-92-8
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California Cultures Series (all 4 titles) $53.25 a savings of $6.50 over the individual prices
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