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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Hiss! and Pop! snap the firecrackers. Boom! says the drum to the Lion Dancer. Chinese New Year is here! Beautiful Chinese brush painting and elegant calligraphy illustrate each moment of the New Year celebration. Share the traditions with your child, and learn a few...
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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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This story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations and make dumplings. Then it's time to put on new clothes and celebrate with...
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Explore the unique city of Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Regarded as a political, educational, and cultural center, the city is the second most populated in China. Just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, experience the...
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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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2012 is the Year of the Dragon! Dominic's proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village's annual...
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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...
This book explores the world of "Things Chinese". The useful guide offers a survey of common Chinese objects from the abacus to bank notes, from train tickets to hot water bottles, from Mahjong to Liberation Shoes, from Moon Cakes to Erguotuo, the Chinese strong...
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Kung Hay Fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Sticky rice cakes, the kitchen god, puppet shows - all are part of the history of Chinese New Year and introduced in this colorful book that shows how the holiday's...
In the early years of the century, Shanghai was famous not only for its spies and intrigues but as a refuge for the world's persecuted. Once upon a time in Shanghai is the memoir of Rena Krasno, from a Russian Jewish family growing up in Shanghai during World War...
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2010 is the Year of the Tiger! Despite his parent's warnings, a princely cub befriends a human, the girl Su. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast? The fifth book in the popular series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac features all twelve...