A long time ago in China, there lived a young girl named Mulan. Her father was a retired general who taught her many skills girls weren't normally allowed to learn, like martial arts, archery, sword play and how to ride a horse. One day, soldiers came to...
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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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We are pleased to introduce this special children's picture book, exclusive to ChinaSprout. Ling Ling is eight years old and lives in Beijing, China. Come along as she takes you on a year-long journey through her life. Ling Ling's personal accounts tell about...
Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese history and culture with this delightfully illustrated book that is packed with stories, activities and games. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids that...
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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...
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How long is the Great Wall of China? What does it mean to practice wushu? No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to China with the turn of a page. Children will discover similarities and differences of China's culture, landscape, geography,...
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Spectacular new photos and text fill this edition of, "Spotlight on China ." Children will love looking at the pictures while learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization. Chapters include content on...
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From Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So's colorful variety of images explore the country's customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the...
随着中国与世界各国距离的拉近,越来越多的人渴望了解中国、体验中国。...
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.
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.
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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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...
Let this book guide you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of Study" - brush, ink, paper and ink stone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Study in great detail the origin 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...
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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"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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A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its...
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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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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...
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...
Gods of Blessings, Prosperity and Longevity are some of the most popular gods created in the rich imagination of the ancient Chinese people. There are many fascinating tales about the origins of these gods and the generosity and kindness they bestow on mortals....
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Meet the strong Chinese women who dared to prove their worth down through the centuries of China's long history! Readers will also discover how today's women in China are having an influence in their own nation and beyond. At the same...
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Through an engaging bilingual narrative and lovely, full-color photos, Zhang Yue gives readers a tour of her hometown, beautiful and historic Beijing. She starts the day with a visit to her grandmother in a hutong, or neighborhood, in the old part of the city. Along...
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Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties,...
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By the Onon River in the hinterland of Eurasia, Temujin was born in a harmonious family of a tribal chief on Mongolian territory where the vast blue sky seemed to merge with the grasslands. At the age of nine, tragedy strikes the family when his father was murdered....
After Xiao Ming participates in a martial arts exercise at school, his parents take him on a trip to the Shaolin Temple—the birth-place of kung fu—in the central Henan Province of China. The temple is situated in the forests of Shaoshi Mountain, one of...
Readers spend a school day with two kindergarten classes in this flip-me-over book. One side tells the story of a class from Schenectady, New York, and the other side tells of a class from Beijing, China. As the day progresses, clocks show the time in the USA and in...
This full-color whimsical “tour” through four thousand years of Chinese history has something for all readers. Designed to appeal to a younger audience, the author’s detailed illustrations shed new light on everything from China’s diverse geography to its art,...
Meet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as...
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The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used...
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Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey...
Did you know?·Qin Shihuang was not the first ruler of the territory of Qin·A prime minister was bought for only five pieces of sheepskin·The famed terracotta warriors wore anti-slip shoes with spikes, somewhat like modern sports shoes·The stinking corpse of the...
Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, full of kicks and punches. But tai chi’s meditative postures are slow and still, and Vinson...
Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to the West. It relates the struggles between forces of King Zhou, the despotic last ruler of the Shang dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the...
Integrity embraces honesty and moral uprightness. It is the quality of a true leader, who walks the talk, whose words and actions are in harmony, and who keeps his promises. Ultimately, it is not the brilliant person who wins the respect of the people but the one who...
A memoir in paintings and words by internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and teacher James McMullan." It is this dream-like quality of my memories that I wanted to capture in some way in the paintings that accompany the text" "to suggest in the images that...
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This teaching resource pack offers young learners an opportunity to explore China and its culture in a fun and engaging way. It includes a fully illustrated textbook, a comprehensive teacher s guide, useful factsheets that highlight key points from each unit and a...
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Emperors of ChinaThis historically accurate educational series on China for Children continues with a look at some of the most famous leaders of China s past. From the first emperor who was buried in a city of clay and ten thousands terracotta soldiers to protect him...
Simple graphics and animations are adapted to tell the stories in bilingual and multi-media ways. To avoid cultural barriers in other cultures, traditional Chinese visual styles and motif are intentionally abandoned in this series, and textual languages are...
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The Boxset includes four booklets: Year Upon Year; The Longest Night, The Coldest Day; Spring Festival and The First Full Moon AND a “Four Seasons of Good Fortune” 24 solar terms POSTER. Spring Festival, Winter Solstice and Yuanxiao (Festival of the...
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也许在离你并不遥远的地方,有着这样的孩子们——他们身上带着民族的印ť...
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本套丛书选取了四大发明、文房四宝、丝绸之路、中国瓷等具代表的发明创...
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《"看不懂"的中国词——人文地理篇》是教育部、国家语委“中华思想文化...
When the Opium War broke out in 1840, China entered its period of modern history. After the war, China signed a series of unequal treaties which almost reduced it to a colonized country under Western imperialist powers. Due to aggression from Western powers and the...