Kira-Kira: A Glittering History

Welcome: Kira-Kira: A Glittering History
Description: This WebQuest will help you better understand the plot and theme of the novel Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata by exploring historical events from the 1940s and 1950s that impacted the characters in the novel. This is based on 5th grade Social Studies and English/Language Arts standards.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords: Kira-Kira, Cynthia Kadohata, Kadohata, Japanese, glittering, theme, Pearl Harbor, World War II, Korean War, Eisenhower, atomic bomb, Oak Ridge, diversity
Author(s): Anthony Brown