This brilliantly lucid and concise study traces China's history and culture from Neolithic times to the present, working into an integrated and authoritative narrative that covers centuries of politics, warfare and government, science and technology, economics...
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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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Come and join the caravan for an exiciting trip along China's silk road! This ancient trade route has lots of treasures in store, from billowing silk and precious stones to busy markets and rugged landscapes. Complete with informative endnotes about the silk road, as...
Jenny, who first appeared as an energetic big sister in Henry's First-Moon Birthday (S & S, 2001), is back, participating in her uncle's nuptials. The child loves being his special girl and is having difficulty with the idea of sharing him with a new...
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This is the rollicking tale of the adventures of Charlie, the youngest cable car. Only sixty years old, he is tired of the same old rut. One night as he's puffing himself up Nob Hill, he hears a lot of excitement down below: Chinese New year! Suddenly, Charlie takes...
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A young narrator takes readers behind the scenes of his family's restaurant, and serves up a surprise in the end at Big Jimmy's Kum Kau Chinese Take Out. Detailed drawings and usage of watercolors depict the food, family and Brooklyn neighborhood with...
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This book gives a general introduction to the primary influences of Chinese culture. It is comprised of 15 chapters and includes the topics of Chinese history, philosophy, literature and art, ancient science, natural scenery, etc.Index: 1. Ancient History...
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Disappearing customs are a fact in modern living. Often, what remains of an ancient tradition is a dish or a confection. In Chinese culture, the link between the past and present is never more evident than at festival time. Rituals, feasts, and specialties mark...
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The topic of Chinese tea is a rich subject matter, steeped in tradition and history. Chinese Tea, part of the Cultural China Series, is a comprehesive guide to the history, culture, and selection of Chinese tea. Learn about the eternal tea fragrance, the art of tea...
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This beautiful book introduces 12 traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, nine Statutory Festivals such as National Day, and 21 minority festivals such as the Water-Splashing Festival of Dai. Each festival description is accompanied by colorful...
This storybook embodies China's classic wisdom, from pre-Confucius days over one thousand years ago to the early Qing Dynasty, the last imperial regime which ended in 1911. The author takes readers on a tour through the treasureland of...
In large-print type, these curriculum-related titles introduce the origin of a holiday and its celebration in the U.S. In noting modern-day activities associated with Thanksgiving, the author cites the annual Macy's Parade, local and national football games,...
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