v alerie p etrillo A Kid’s Guide to Asian American History H ere are more than 70 hands-on activities, games, and crafts that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped Asian American history. ✰ Paint a Chinese calligraphy banner ✰ Arrange a Moon Festival picnic ✰ Fold an origami dog or cat ✰ Build a Japanese rock garden ✰ Construct a Korean kite ✰ Cook bibingka, a Filipino snack ✰ Create a chalk rangoli, an Indian welcoming mat Kids will love learning about the contributions of Americans from China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, India, V ietnam, Laos, and Cambodia through activities that highlight arts, foo d, clothing, language, unique celebrations, and folk- lore. Along the way kids will be inspired by Asian American authors, athletes, activists, and inventors like Amy Tan, Kristi Yamaguchi, Philip Vera Cruz, and Amar Bose. Valerie Petrillo is the author of Sailors, Whalers, Fantastic Sea Voyages: An Activity Guide to North American Sailing Life. Ages 7 & up A Kid’s Guide to Asian American History PETRILLO MORE THAN 70 ACTIVITIES ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-634-3 ISBN-10: 1-55652-634-2 9 781556 526343 51495 $14.95 (CAN $18.95) $14.95 (CAN $18.95) [...]... made from old United States Army jeeps Chapter 6 will explore Asian Indian Americans We will see how early Asian Indian immigrants labored in the lumber yards, forests, and farmlands of the West, and appreciate the contributions of Asian Indian Americans today such as Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the Nobel Prize for Physics; Kalpana Chawla, an Asian Indian American astronaut; and Sabeer Bhatia,... Sabeer Bhatia, who created a free form of e-mail called Hotmail Join us as we learn how to wrap a sari, the traditional costume of Asian Indian Americans; make a lamp for the Asian Indian festival of Diwali; and paint our hands with henna like an Asian Indian American bride In chapter 7 we will study the somber refugee experience of the Southeast Asians who fled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia because of the... own abacus, and make a gong and Chinese lion for Chinese New Year In chapter 3 we’ll move on to the contributions of Japanese Americans, from their hard labor on Hawaii’s sugar plantations to the brave all–Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Battalion, who fought in World War II We will learn about the dark period in Japanese American history when Japanese Americans were forced to. .. brought us paper, the wheelbarrow, the compass, ramen noodles, the walkman, karaoke, futons, and sushi In A Kid’s Guide to Asian American History you are invited on a journey to explore the diversity of Asian American culture through more than 90 activities In chapter 1 we will look at the voyage from Asia and the challenge of moving into the unknown a half a world away We will pack a trunk and imagine how... (holding) camps, because Japan was at war with America We will build a Japanese rock garden, create a Japanese cut flower arrangement called ikebana, and enjoy a simmering cup of miso (soybean paste) soup Korean Americans will follow in chapter 4 We’ll hear about how a Korean American, Harry Kim (Kim Hyungsoon), created the “fuzzless peach” known as the Sun Grand nectarine, and how Korean Americans succeed... workshops and lively celebrations of Asian American culture The teacher’s guide is a helpful resource, too, for use in the classroom So join in this celebration of Asian American cultures and peoples as you learn about the important contributions that have enriched the fabric of America 01 (001-006) chapter 01 2/1/07 2:41 PM Page 1 1 From East to West Who Are Asian Americans? Asian Americans are as diverse... small quota of immigration from China per year 1945 War Brides Act allows the wives of American servicemen to immigrate to the United States 00 (i-xii) front matter 2/1/07 2:37 PM Page x 1946 Luce-Celler Act grants naturalization rights to Filipinos and Asian Indians and also allows for a small immigration quota from the Philippines and India each year 1952 McCarran-Walter Act eliminates race as a. .. facts about Asian American culture such as “Why are so many Chinese things red?” and “What is a picture bride?” alongside biographies of Asian Americans who have made important contributions both inside the United States and around the world The resource section includes wonderful books, Web sites, and movies about Asian American culture There is also a list of Asian American museums that offer hands-on... use face paint to create the character of Meng Liang from the opera Mu Ke (Stockaded Village) Before you start, remember: any mistakes can be washed away with soap and water! 16 What You Need Newspaper work surface Mirror Watercolor paintbrush Paper cup filled halfway with water Water-based black, white, and red face paint (available in craft stores) What You Do 1 Lay out the newspaper work surface and... States were overland by stagecoach, which was very slow, and by sea, which took weeks Once the railroad was built, it would be possible to make the passage in just a few days It was decided that the Central Pacific Railroad would build its track from Sacramento, California, and head east, and the Union Pacific Railroad would start its track in Omaha, Nebraska, and head west They would meet at Promontory . Americans today such as Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the Nobel Prize for Physics; Kalpana Chawla, an Asian Indian American astronaut; and Sabeer Bhatia, who created a free form of e-mail called. Hotmail. Join us as we learn how to wrap a sari, the traditional costume of Asian Indian Americans; make a lamp for the Asian Indian festival of Diwali; and paint our hands with henna like an Asian. 11:24 AM Page iv 6 • ASIAN INDIAN AMERICANS Wrap a Sari 165 Say It in Hindi 166 Make Ghungroos: Asian Indian Dancing Bells 167 Try Yoga 168 Make Banana Lassi: A Yogurt Drink 170 Play Snakes and Ladders