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"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the many people who have chosen to make our country their home. Topics include well-known landmarks and famous citizens"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Students will learn about the model minority myth and discover how it discriminates against and holds back Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed...
13) Jewish Americans
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Discusses the history of Jewish immigration to America; the social, political, and economic conditions they faced; religious issues; and Jews in modern America.
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"A Muslim is a follower of the religion Islam, which is the fastest growing religion in the world. The Islam faith is predominant in countries in the Mideast, but also found throughout the world. What most Muslims in America have in common, aside from their faith, is that they face negative stereotypes and bias incidents from other Americans." --
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"Some people contend that white supremacist beliefs are confined to the fringes of American society. Others, however, believe that in recent years an increase in anti-immigrant political rhetoric has emboldened white nationalists. Statistics gathered by federal law-enforcement agencies show that Hispanics are among the groups most commonly attacked in America today." --
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