The Asian Americans The Jewish Americans

Gr 9 Up—These volumes are arranged in chronological order from the colonial (pre-colonial in Asian Americans) era to the present, allowing students to zero in on specific time periods from the culture's history. The chapters stay thematically on task despite the different contributors from universities and colleges around the world; each one has a concluding paragraph and list of resources for further reading. Alongside discussion about settlement patterns, major movements in labor and legislation, discrimination, accomplishments, and notable individuals is the dynamic of the cultures' push and pull to preserve their heritage while forging an American identity. This beyond-just-facts approach will allow readers to look at the bigger picture and start thinking critically. Black-and-white illustrations and photos, boxed sections of narratives and interesting accounts, and extensive indexes and glossaries are included.—Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library