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4) Amy Tan
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
6) I. M. Pei
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and work of I. M. Pei, a Chinese American architect who is responsible for such works as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Grand Louvre project in Paris, France.
9) Maya Lin
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Profiles the architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
10) Vera Wang
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Profiles the famous fashion designer, whose career has included a hopeful figure skating bid for the Olympics and a stint as the editor for Vogue..
11) Yo-Yo Ma
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Profiles the cellist who became world famous for his playing ability, as well as for experimenting with different kinds of music and performance.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Tracks the life and career of violoncellist Yo-Yo Ma, a child prodigy who grew to become world famous for his playing ability, as well as for experimenting with different kinds of music and performance.
Author
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the Chinese American woman who dreamed of flying as a child and who went on to become one of only two Chinese American Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) to serve during World War II.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture in the Sierras safeguarded a team of influential writers, tycoons, politicians and celebrities who later founded the National Park Service. --
17) Vera Wang
Author
Series
Publisher
Morgan Reynolds Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the Chinese-American designer, describing her early attempts to become an ice skating star, her decision to pursue a career in fashion, and her international success as a creator of bridal wear.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Children's Awards: Asian Pacific American Award for Literature
Children's New Books: October 2022 Biographies
Children's New Books: October 2022 Biographies
Description
"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--
19) 李小龍
Author
Series
Publisher
Kang xuan wen jiao shi ye gu fen you xian gong si
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
中文(繁體)
Description
小不點李小龍不愛上學, 拜師習武, 練了一身好功夫. 他曾經迷失, 打架闖禍, 醒悟後徹底反省, 發誓改變. 在異國教拳收徒, 開宗立派, 拍攝武打片, 立足影壇.
"Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a talented actor, appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. By harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Even when other people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel Ying Lee wouldn't take no for an answer. She became the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military, joining the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. -- Adapted from jacket
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