Japanese American Incarceration
From the Set Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Japanese American Incarceration explores the events in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Books include 21st Century Skills and Content, activities created by Loh-Hagan, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Dewey | 940.53089/956073 |
Lexile | HL710L |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.4 |
Guided Reading Level | W |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories |
Language | English |
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Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781668909300), Paperback (9781668910900), PDF (9781668914083), ePub (9781668912492), Hosted ebook (9781668917268), Kindle (9781668915677) |
Copyright | 2023 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Booklist - Japanese American Incarceration
The Racial Justice in America: AAlI Histories series provides information and objective insights on the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who became American citizens. Though there is some overlap, each of these volumes looks closely at a specific topic, presenting it clearly and concisely and, in some cases, mentioning apologies by American officials for injustices committed decades earlier. Illustrations, appearing on nearly every double-page spread, include well-chosen archival photos and useful maps. Angel Island Immigration Station tells of how, after they arrived at chis California immigration station, many Asian immigrants—especially those from China—were treated poorly, interrogated, and detained. Colonization of Hawai’i presents the history of this former kingdom’s annexation and statehood as an example of Americans using terms such as manifest destiny to justify acts of colonialism and imperialism. Japanese American Incarceration includes an explanation of why Loh-Hagan uses the term incarceration, rather than euphemisms of the time (e.g., relocation or internment camps), when referring to the experiences of Japanese Americans held in prison camps during WWII. Southeast Asian Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. discusses waves of immigration by Southeast Asian refugees over the past 50 years—particularly during the Vietnam War—and important legislation passed to protect immigrants and refugees entering the U.S. Sometimes including the immigrants and their descendants viewpoints, this series offers important perspectives on immigration history.
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan was born in the luckiest of all years, the Year of the Dragon. She’s an author, university professor, curriculum designer, and former elementary school teacher. She was inspired to write this story after doing author visits. Her young audiences wanted to know more about Chinese New Year! She lives in San Diego with one well-trained husband and two very naughty dogs.
- Chapter 1: What Is the Japanese American Incarceration Experience?
- Chapter 2: What Is the History of the Japanese American Incarceration Experience?
- Chapter 3: Why Were Japanese Americans Incarcerated?
- Chapter 4: What Happened at the Japanese American Incarceration Camps?
- Chapter 5: What Happened after the Japanese American Incarceration Experience?
- Chapter 6: What Is Still Happening Today?
- Show What You Know!
- Show What You Can Do!
- Extend Your Learning
- Glossary
- Index
Activities for further learning |
Author/Illustrator biography |
Glossary of key words |
Index |
Informative sidebars |
Table of contents |
Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |