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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! During World War II, the United States was at war with Japan. By an executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, all Americans of Japanese descent living in “military exclusion zones” on the West Coast were forced to leave their homes and move to internment camps. Explore this story with new activities! Read more »
Explore the women in your family this Mother’s Day. Have you ever thought about the women who shaped your life today? The sacrifices they’ve made, the obstacles they overcame, or the memorable times in history they lived through? Explore the women in your family or community who have made an impact on who you are today. Read more »
May celebrates the cultural heritage and history of Americans from Asia and the Pacific! OurStory’s Find Books tab includes 33 recommended books about Asian Pacific American history. Whether you’re looking for a book for your kindergartener, middle schooler, or for your own reading, check out the search results for “Asian Pacific American history.” See the list »
Who gets to vote in elections? The answer to this question has changed over the course of American history. Explore the story behind the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed the right to vote for women in America. Read more »
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Life in a Japanese American Internment Camp
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! During World War II, the United States was at war with Japan. By an executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, all Americans of Japanese descent living in “military exclusion zones” on the West Coast were forced to leave their homes and move to internment camps. Explore this story with new activities! Read more »
Great Women of Our Pasts
Explore the women in your family this Mother’s Day. Have you ever thought about the women who shaped your life today? The sacrifices they’ve made, the obstacles they overcame, or the memorable times in history they lived through? Explore the women in your family or community who have made an impact on who you are today. Read more »
Books About Asian Pacific Americans
May celebrates the cultural heritage and history of Americans from Asia and the Pacific! OurStory’s Find Books tab includes 33 recommended books about Asian Pacific American history. Whether you’re looking for a book for your kindergartener, middle schooler, or for your own reading, check out the search results for “Asian Pacific American history.” See the list »
Winning the Vote for Women
Who gets to vote in elections? The answer to this question has changed over the course of American history. Explore the story behind the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed the right to vote for women in America. Read more »
Connect With Other Parents and Families
Join the Parents and Families group in the free Thinkfinity Community to get advice, share concerns, or ask questions. The Thinkfinity Community can help you bring learning home! Join now »
Featured Activities
Read This Book
Baseball Saved Us
by Ken Mochizuki
When Shorty and his family were sent away from their home during World War II, his love of baseball helped him adapt to life in an internment camp. Baseball Saved Us is an award-winning picture book that mixes historical fiction and a traditional sports story.
