History is always fascinating with the rise and fall of kingdoms and dynasties, the twists and turns of events, and the triumphs and tragedies of the individual. Asiapac Books launched the "History Express" series to enhance the understanding of China's...
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Ever hard-working and resourceful, the Chinese have always explored various raw materials to provide for their daily necessities. In the process, they invented things of practical use (mirrors and umbrellas) and economic value (silk and porcelain). In fact, their...
Origins of Chinese Science and Technology delves into the accumulated knowledge of the oldest major civilization still existing. Even today, China's many contributions to science and technology remain as vital and relevant in our daily lives as when they were...
Through the vibrant watercolors and simple but highly evocative sketches of Fu Ji Tsang, discover an authentic China expressed with emotion and sensitivity. In My Chinese Sketchbook, East meets West as the artist depicts typical scenes from his native country in the...
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How many workers did it take to complete the Great Wall of China? What country eats sandwiches made with yeast and vegetable spread? Which South American country borders ten other nations? Who were the first people to live in Mexico? This "First Reports" book on...
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"What was made in China 2,000 years ago and is still used today?" This is the riddle Ge-Hui's lost Paper Butterfly must solve to get a ride home on a dragon's back. To find an answer, Paper Butterfly flits far and wide - to the great city of Beijing and its Forbidden...
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This audio CD is the companion for the book, Far East Chinese Culture for Children, which is an excellent children's resource to learn about Chinese culture, as well as the Chinese language. This CD covers all of the text in the book in both English and...
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This colorful bilingual book is an excellent resource to learn about Chinese culture, as well as the Chinese language. Full color pages, engaging activity sections such as coloring and puzzles, and text in English, Traditional Chinese characters and Pinyin make this...
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Unravel the exciting mystery behind Chinese martial arts, or Wushu, an exotic branch of traditional Chinese culture in this exciting book. Trace evolution of this special art form from the early rough and ready brawls of Chinese cavemen to the polished gongfu of...
This fascinating book brings you not only the stories behind the origins of Chinese food, but also explains the customs and taboos as well. Find out interesting facts including how chopsticks were once used to detect poison, how tables and chairs did not enter common...
Spectacular new photographs fill this latest edition of, "China -- the Culture." Children will love looking at the pictures while learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization.
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Stunning new photographs capture China's remarkably beautiful landscapes in this revised edition of, "China the Land." Updated information includes problems faced by Tibet, the gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, and the scars of the Cultural Revolution.