A Different Mirror for Young People
- ISBN-10
- 162765478X
- ISBN-13
- 9781627654784
- Series
- A Different Mirror for Young People
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-10-16
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
- Authors
- Rebecca Stefoff, Ronald Takaki, Professor of Ethnic Studies Ronald Takaki
Description
Focusing on a variety of groups-Jews, Chinese, Japanese, Africans, Irish, Mexicans, Afghans, Vietnamese, and more-this volume tells America's story through the millions of people who came here seeking the opportunity.
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- 2012-10-30
- 368 pages
- Ebook
- Seven Stories Press
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- 2012-10-16
- 384 pages
- Paperback
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