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Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese Americans. Among
them was the Wakatsuki family, who were ordered to leave their
fishing business in Long Beach and take with them only the
belongings they could carry. Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, who was
seven years old when she arrived at Manzanar in 1942, recalls life
in the camp through the eyes of the child she was. First published
in 1973, this new edition of the classic memoir of a devastating
Japanese American experience includes an inspiring afterword by the
authors.
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Time Flies
(Hardcover)
P.J. Harris; Illustrated by Dylan Fant
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R614
Discovery Miles 6 140
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest
Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a
career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try
to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he
had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new
records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and
he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This
exciting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's
life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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