China Books

Provides much needed up-to-date information for the middle secondary level. Extended case studies presented in an attractive and accessible way, encourage students to really get to grips with China. Contains full background information on China and its physical, human and environmental geography, statistics, fact boxes, a fact-file, a comprehensive glossary and index, and full-colour photos, maps and diagrams. (ISBN:0431014175) (For this item please quote stock ID 7946) ISBN: 0431014175

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Presenting a broad overview of some of the most fascinating societies and cultures in history, this title, which is one of a series focuses on Imperial China from 221 BC to AD 1294 and gives details of the events that helped to shape life. There is an analysis of types of government, religious beliefs, science, technology and the arts, as well as a look at everyday life of both rich and poor. (ISBN:0237517175) (For this item please quote stock ID 10597) ISBN: 0237517175

A stimulating collection of cultural information sheets and activities for the upper primary and lower secondary classroom. In photocopy master format, this book is a useful supplement for any course. (ISBN:0919879764) (For this item please quote stock ID 12706) ISBN: 0919879764

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This text takes us on a journey along the Yangtze. It is part of a series which includes some of the longest rivers in the world, and which aims to emphasise the geographical significance of these great waterways in terms of, for example, trade, irrigation and industry along their banks. (ISBN:0237517183) (For this item please quote stock ID 15365) ISBN: 0237517183

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Suitable for middle primary school children, this books contains quality full-colour photographs and useful internet sites for further information. Contents: >Chinese History >Daily Life in Ancient China >Ancient Chinese Culture >What did the Chinese Do? >How We Know >Glossary >Internet Sites >Useful Addresses >Index (ISBN:0739835807) (For this item please quote stock ID 15519) ISBN: 0739835807

In ancient, war-torn China, hundreds and hundreds of men were called upon to defend their homeland. Unknown to all, there stood one female among the soldiers. Disguised as her brother, in order to take her father's place in the army, heroine Mu Lan bravely defends her country with superior martial arts. Cheng An Jiang and Wei Jiang are an award winning father/daughter team of authors and illustrators who have published between them over one hundred children's books. They have remade the classic Chinese poem of Mu Lan into an easy-to-read, vibrantly coloured picture book. >Awarded ‘seal of approval’ for a multicultural classic by Multicultural Publishers and Education Council >Displayed at the Smithsonian Institute >Required reading for University of California Berkeley and San Francisco State Asian American Studies departments >‘Lovely water color illustrations . . . share this with your story time group’ - review in School Library Journal >Considered for inclusion in Prentice Hall's anthology of children's literature >Appeared in the program for the touring play Woman Warrior in North America (ISBN:1878217143) (For this item please quote stock ID 16488) ISBN: 1878217143

Taiwan version, with chuyin fuhao phonetic pronunciation. (ISBN:1878217453) (For this item please quote stock ID 16489) ISBN: 1878217453

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This book introduces 20 titans of the academic world, who made great contributions to the progress of science, medicine, philosophy, psychology, biology, etc. Psychoanalyst Freud, physicist Einstein, astronomer Hubble, philosopher Wittgenstein, bacteriologist Fleming, economist Keynes, environmentalist Carson and network designer Tim Berners-Lee are all included. (ISBN:7313025149) (For this item please quote stock ID 18129) ISBN: 7313025149

This book introduces 20 famous figures who have had a great impact on our cultural life, including Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, James Joyce, T.S. Elliot, Marlon Brando, The Beatles, Igor Stravinksy, etc. (ISBN:7313025157) (For this item please quote stock ID 18131) ISBN: 7313025157

This volume introduces 20 legendary figures, including Helen Keller, Mohammed Ali, Princess Diana, Martin Luther King, Carl Lewis and Michael Jordan. (ISBN:7313025327) (For this item please quote stock ID 18133) ISBN: 7313025327

Contents: ‘What is the Immune System?’ ‘How the Immune System Works’, ‘Allergies - When the Immune System Reacts’, and much more. (ISBN:7110049779) (For this item please quote stock ID 18134) ISBN: 7110049779

Contents: ‘Roots of the Epidemic’; ‘The Human Body - Target for Infection’; ‘The Virus - A Common Invader’; ‘Catching AIDS’; ‘Preventing the Spread of AIDS’, and ‘The Search for a Cure’. (ISBN:7110049787) (For this item please quote stock ID 18135) ISBN: 7110049787

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Contents: ‘What is DNA? Cells, Protein, & DNA’, ‘The Message’, ‘The Code’, ‘Translating the Message’, ‘Processing the Information’, ‘Signals’, ‘Copying the Information’, and ‘Changing the Information’. (ISBN:7110049744) (For this item please quote stock ID 18139) ISBN: 7110049744

This three-volume series is designed to meet the needs of students interested in exploring the world in which they live. Around 70 important festivals and grand celebrations held in various countries from January through December are included in this book. Among them are the World’s New Years Day, Brazil’s Carnival, Easter, Italy’s Snake Festival, China’s Dragon Boat and Mooncake Festivals, the American Halloween, and Mexico’s Festival of the Dead. (ISBN:7560019498) (For this item please quote stock ID 18143) ISBN: 7560019498

This three-volume series is designed to meet the needs of students interested in exploring the world in which they live. This book features over 70 world-famous buildings located in 33 countries including Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Maps show the location of each featured building. (ISBN:7560019501) (For this item please quote stock ID 18144) ISBN: 7560019501

This three-volume series is designed to meet the needs of students interested in exploring the world in which they live. Covers a range of sports and games including ball games, target games, athletics, combat sports, winter sports and animal sports. It relates the origin and development of the world’s most popular sports like soccer and tennis, and also introduces readers to more unfamiliar sports such as pelota and camel racing. (ISBN:756001951X) (For this item please quote stock ID 18145) ISBN: 756001951X

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A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very special pencil case. Bright art accompanies this lively introduction to shapes and short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book. Perfect for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing. (ISBN:0811826767) (For this item please quote stock ID 18464) ISBN: 0811826767

Poetry that spans 2,000 years - from the Han dynasty to the 20th century - is presented here in faithful but inventive and rhythmic translations that capture the astonishing beauty of the original Chinese. The accompanying text describes the world of these poets, the culture that inspired them, and the history that stirred their deepest emotions. The work is enhanced by illustrations that foster an appreciation for the close relationship of poetry to other art forms. Poetry is so ingrained in Chinese culture that for several thousand years the ability to compose it was considered the mark of an educated person. Included here are 35 shi poems in English and Chinese. Classical Chinese shi poems follow strict rules about structure and rhythm. China's poets have created shi for several thousand years. This selection represents both major figures and some lesser-known poets, both male and female. Each poem includes the Chinese characters and pinyin, and the text accompanying the poems places each work in a historical and thematic context. The text is intended for all children and has evolved from one author's successful classroom experience using Chinese poetry as a means to teach poetry and creative writing to middle-school students. Because the poems are both enjoyable and accessible, they enhance students' appreciation of poetry while providing models with which students can experiment in their own writing. A book for ages 12 and up. Author Orel Protopopescu, author, poet, and educator, trains teachers to teach writing and conducts prose and poetry workshops for students of all ages. She is the author of two books for children, Since Lulu Learned the Cancan and The Perilous Pit and a handbook on teaching writing. Her poetry has been published in the Spoon River Poetry Review and Contexts. She lives with her family on Long Island, USA. Author and illustrator Liu Siyu was born in China. She is a graduate of Qinghua University and Jinghua Art School, and holds a M.A. from State University of New York, Buffalo. An architect and artist, she lives on East Coast USA with her family. (ISBN:1881896242) (For this item please quote stock ID 19238) ISBN: 1881896242

This Countries & Cultures book explores China in detail, including climate, landforms, wildlife, history, government, economics, people, and traditions. Additional features include maps, sidebars explaining China's money and national symbols (including the flag and seal), a history time line, and a traditional recipe. Come discover China! Features: >Full-colour photographs >Table of contents, glossary, bibliography, addresses, index >Reinforced library binding >Fast Facts sections >Maps >Traceable images of the country's flag & seal >Language phrases >Time line >Recipe >Frequent subheads to aid comprehension >Contextual definitions of unfamiliar terms >Internet sites (ISBN:0736807675) (For this item please quote stock ID 19717) ISBN: 0736807675

A mysterious stranger shows Master Xhang how to finish the temple he is working on in time for the festival. Includes discussion questions and activities that explore the scientific principles illustrated in the story. (ISBN:1870516060) (For this item please quote stock ID 20391) ISBN: 1870516060

This photographic information book concentrates on the daily lives and experiences of children in China. It focuses on a particular child's day: from waking up, through breakfast, going to school, learning, travelling home, playing and getting ready for bed. Ren Yikang is seven years old. She lives with her parents in a five-storey apartment in Changzhi city. Her mother wakes her at seven and after breakfast her father gives her a lift to school on the back of his bicycle. Yikang is on school cleaning duty this morning. She and some of her classmates mop the floors of the classrooms. At five o'clock it's hometime. Yikang and her parents sit down to a dinner of rice and stir-fried Chinese celery with 'doufu' (bean curd), sweet and sour aubergine (egg plant) and sliced pig livers in a thick sauce. After dinner Yikang practices her English letters. At about ten, she kisses her mother and father goodnight and goes to bed. She reads cartoons until she feels sleepy. Yikang, Wanan! (Goodnight, Yikang). (ISBN:0711217718) (For this item please quote stock ID 20394) ISBN: 0711217718

It’s easy to appreciate a garden exploding with colourful flowers and fragrances, but what do you do with a patch of ugly vegetables? Author/illustrator Grace Lin recalls such a garden in this charming and eloquent story. The neighbours’ gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the garden of 'black-purple-green vines, fuzzy wrinkled leaves, prickly stems, and a few little yellow flowers' that she and her mother grow. Nevertheless, mother assures her that 'these are better than flowers.' Come harvest time, everyone agrees as those ugly Chinese vegetables become the tastiest, most aromatic soup they have ever known. As the neighbourhood comes together to share flowers and ugly vegetable soup, the young gardener learns that regardless of appearances, everything has its own beauty and purpose. The Ugly Vegetables springs forth with the bright and cheerful colours of blooming flowers and bumpy, ugly vegetables. Grace Lin’s colourful, playful illustrations pour forth with abundant treasures. Complete with a guide to the Chinese pronunciation of the vegetables and the recipe for ugly vegetable soup! Try it . . . you’ll love it, too! (ISBN:1570914915) (For this item please quote stock ID 22880) ISBN: 1570914915

Suitable for 9-12 years. Ancient Chinese life comes into ever-clearer focus thanks to 21st century science, especially archaeology, geology, and paleontology. New discoveries continuously contribute to the information store of each period and culture. Ancient China uses the newest and most significant archaeological findings to bring young modern readers up close to an intriguing, complex society, and shows them what those findings tell us about a great nation's evolution. Each chapter brings readers to a place of archaeological significance in the vast land now called China. From the banks of the Yellow River to the hot sands of the Gobi Desert, readers go to places where pieces of history have been unearthed — and in many cases, are still being discovered, because many excavations are active today. (ISBN:079227783X) (For this item please quote stock ID 25773) ISBN: 079227783X

Would you like to know why dragons parade for the Chinese New Year? Or where to buy mooncakes and lichis? Do you want to visit an herb store? Or have dimsum for lunch? Would you like to write in Chinese? Or create a traditional painting? Or, maybe, to learn to play Chinese chess? Come along on a trip to discover Chinese culture. You’ll learn about family, religion, celebrations, music, food, martial arts, and more. You’ll discover how Chinatowns came to be, and how today’s lively neighborhoods are home to culture and traditions more than 2,000 years old. Welcome to Chinatown! This is a book for kids, families, and teachers who’d like to get more out of their visit to Chinatown than an 'I escaped Alcatraz' t-shirt or oversized pencil. It’s a guide to what makes Chinese culture, well, Chinese. It covers almost everything, from how to order in a restaurant, and what not to do with chopsticks, to how to write characters in Chinese and how to make potstickers. It tells about herbal medicine shops, temples, and tearooms. It explains musical instruments, the designs on dishes and paintings, and the costumed characters in the New Years’ parade. It describes traditional holidays, how people celebrate and what they believe. More, it shows how, and why, North American Chinatowns were established, and why these proud, lively and vital communities exist today. A book for ages 10 and up. Carol Stepanchuk is a writer, multicultural educator, and author of Red Eggs and Dragon Boats: Celebrating Chinese Festivals and Mooncakes and Hungry Ghosts: Festivals of China. She lives with her family in Michigan. Leland Wong was born and raised in San Francisco's Chinatown. He works as an artist, screen printer, and photographer in the Asian-American community of San Francisco. His works have been widely published (ISBN:1881896250) (For this item please quote stock ID 19239) ISBN: 1881896250

A beautiful young nun with skin as smooth as silk and a face as lovely as a spring flower silently cooked and cleaned all day at Gan Ye Buddhist Temple. Every evening she joined the other nuns in chanting sutras. Who would believe that this delicate young woman was destined to become Emperor of China - the only female emperor in more than 5,000 years of Chinese history? Wu Ze Tian held power for almost half a century during the Tang Dynasty (618-917 AD), a period of prosperity and cultural achievements in China. (ISBN:1878217321) (For this item please quote stock ID 16491) ISBN: 1878217321

The Spirit of Change: China in Revolution is an inquiry-based study for senior history students. The plethora of sources provides ample material for readers to question, analyse and evaluate, subsequently developing an understanding of the past and guiding readers through the causes, events, leadership, ideology and aftermath of revolution. The Spirit of Change: China in Revolution addresses the curriculum requirements of the West Australian senior history syllabus and those of syllabi in other Australian states. Features of the text include: >Comprehensive coverage of the Chinese revolution through fourteen inquiry sections within four major investigations >An essay on the nature of revolutions introducing readers to the current discourse about revolutions, their characteristics & causes >Additional narrative text that places sources within a historical framework >A broad selection of questions, activities & discussion points encouraging students to comprehend, conclude, challenge, investigate & consolidate >A diverse presentation of visual sources - photographs, fine art, cartoons, diagrams, maps, timelines & tables >An extensive range of primary & secondary sources, some previously inaccessible - letters, newspaper reports, state documents, items of propaganda, speeches, interviews & memoirs >Conflicting sources to prompt students to evaluate the issues & draw their own conclusions. This expansive text invites readers to engage passionately with, yet critically evaluate, this significant period of Chinese history. (ISBN:0074706683) (For this item please quote stock ID 11003) ISBN: 0074706683

English edition with Chinese appendices. Illustrator Yang Zi's wonderful series of picture books explores aspects of Chinese history and culture. Each book follows a particular character who either encounters people and events, or who takes on an active role or guise and acts out various historical happenings. This is a series that be enjoyed either by young learners, those who adore beautifully illustrated picture books, or those who are looking for something a little different in a history book. Introduces the history of Yuanmingyuan with hand-painted pictures and evocative words. (ISBN:7119039806) (For this item please quote stock ID 25874) ISBN: 7119039806

English edition with Chinese appendices. Illustrator Yang Zi's wonderful series of picture books explores aspects of Chinese history and culture. Each book follows a particular character who either encounters people and events, or who takes on an active role or guise and acts out various historical happenings. This is a series that be enjoyed either by young learners, those who adore beautifully illustrated picture books, or those who are looking for something a little different in a history book. Introduces the history of the Great Wall with hand-painted pictures and evocative words. (ISBN:7119041800) (For this item please quote stock ID 25875) ISBN: 7119041800

English edition with Chinese appendices. Illustrator Yang Zi's wonderful series of picture books explores aspects of Chinese history and culture. Each book follows a particular character who either encounters people and events, or who takes on an active role or guise and acts out various historical happenings. This is a series that be enjoyed either by young learners, those who adore beautifully illustrated picture books, or those who are looking for something a little different in a history book. Introduces the history of the Temple of Heaven with hand-painted pictures and evocative words. (ISBN:7119042068) (For this item please quote stock ID 25876) ISBN: 7119042068

English edition with Chinese appendices. Illustrator Yang Zi's wonderful series of picture books explores aspects of Chinese history and culture. Each book follows a particular character who either encounters people and events, or who takes on an active role or guise and acts out various historical happenings. This is a series that be enjoyed either by young learners, those who adore beautifully illustrated picture books, or those who are looking for something a little different in a history book. Introduces the history the tombs of 13 emperors with hand-painted pictures and evocative words. (ISBN:7119041770) (For this item please quote stock ID 25877) ISBN: 7119041770

English edition with Chinese appendices. Illustrator Yang Zi's wonderful series of picture books explores aspects of Chinese history and culture. Each book follows a particular character who either encounters people and events, or who takes on an active role or guise and acts out various historical happenings. This is a series that be enjoyed either by young learners, those who adore beautifully illustrated picture books, or those who are looking for something a little different in a history book. An Inspirational Tour of the Forbidden City follows the adventures of an ant as it wanders through the various rooms and hall of the Forbidden City. The ambience and history of this famous site is exhibited through a series of colourful vignettes. (ISBN:7119039008) (For this item please quote stock ID 25010) ISBN: 7119039008

In ancient, war-torn China, hundreds and hundreds of men were called upon to defend their homeland. Unknown to all, there stood one female among the soldiers. Disguised as her brother, in order to take her father's place in the army, heroine Mu Lan bravely defends her country with superior martial arts. (ISBN:1878217003) (For this item please quote stock ID 16487) ISBN: 1878217003

Illustrated with full-colour, specially commissioned photographs and informative maps, the Countries of the World: China draws students into current detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in China, from economy and the environment to geography and social trends. For geography classes, country reports, and students interested in foreign countries, this book is the ideal place to begin research. This attractively designed book contains a wealth of information presented in easy-to-read text; valuable case studies highlight important topics (e.g., a flooding, a particular industry, a specific example of urban regeneration, an environmental problem); and key statistics as well as clearly formulated charts and diagrams. A glossary of geography terms and a listing of books and websites to consult for further information make this volume an exceptional first-stop resource for research or browsing. Coverage includes: >Physical geography—main rivers, landforms, climates, & coastal character >Resources—from natural resources to national infrastructure >Work & Leisure >Development levels—GDP, literacy, welfare, political organisation, & more >The environment >A look at the future (ISBN:0816055068) (For this item please quote stock ID 21335) ISBN: 0816055068

Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their little sister, Libby - as they return to the Good Times Travel Agency, and end up knee-deep in an ancient Chinese rice paddy! Adventures in Ancient China is an engaging mix of adventure and historical information about life in China during first century A.D. Kids will learn about Chinese society, inventions, medicine, the Silk Road, the Great Wall, nomadic warriors and much more. They’ll love the book’s contemporary comic-book look, while parents, teachers and librarians will appreciate the well-researched story line and solid factual information. (ISBN:1553374541) (For this item please quote stock ID 25102) ISBN: 1553374541

What can you see and do when you visit China? Look at the pictures and read the postcards in this book and find out about this amazing country. Suitable for lower and middle primary. (ISBN:9781874488507) (For this item please quote stock ID 6306) ISBN: 9781874488507

Information packed and highly illustrated, this book is an ideal resource for an in-depth study of China. A diverse range of topics, including the political system, trade, education and the average spending of citizens, are includes. (ISBN:9780817257811) (For this item please quote stock ID 6957) ISBN: 9780817257811

The new, second edition of Rebellions & Revolutions presents students with a chronological account of Chinese history from the 1800s to the present day. Completely up to date - in the light of recently opened archival research, the second edition includes a revised account of the Tiananmen Incident and coverage of domestic and foreign policies, and economic growth. It is an accessible analysis - supplemented by a chronology, maps, full notes, index and updated guide to further reading. (ISBN:9780198700692) (For this item please quote stock ID 7578) ISBN: 9780198700692

Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It's true! Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing story of these seven epic voyages and their larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng He. Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were given as tribute to China's powerful emperor when the ships' returned home. Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story's fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages. (For this item please quote stock ID 26996) ISBN: 9780804836739

A series of bilingual popular science titles, useful as immersion texts, as supplementary material in language teaching, or as basic science books for young learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 15785) ISBN: 9787560017488

A series of bilingual popular science titles, useful as immersion texts, as supplementary material in language teaching, or as basic science books for young learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 15786) ISBN: 9787560017464

A series of bilingual popular science titles, useful as immersion texts, as supplementary material in language teaching, or as basic science books for young learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 15787) ISBN: 9787560017495

A series of bilingual popular science titles, useful as immersion texts, as supplementary material in language teaching, or as basic science books for young learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 15788) ISBN: 9787560017587

A series of bilingual popular science titles, useful as immersion texts, as supplementary material in language teaching, or as basic science books for young learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 15789) ISBN: 9787560017457

Pick up this guide to find out more about China. Read about famous sights, famous people, the places to see and the many things that there are to do. See what some of the cities, towns and country look like and people live. What kinds of food do they eat, which languages do they speak, and how do they travel around? Find the answers to these questions and many more facts from A First Guide to China, suitable for ages 9-14. (For this item please quote stock ID 6281) ISBN: 9781874488361

Ancient China gave the world paper, a counting machine called an abacus, Kung Fu, and many other interesting inventions. Chinese society is one of the oldest on earth. Children will delight in learning about the Emperor?s Forbidden City, the feuding dynasties, and Ancient Chinese thinker Confucius. Topics include: >The Yellow River, Taklamankan Desert, & Mount Everest >The construction of the Great Wall >How the ancient Chinese farmed & made food >What a Chinese 'dynasty' was >Ancient Chinese games & pastimes (For this item please quote stock ID 24448) ISBN: 9780778720676

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The cheetah is the world?s fastest land mammal. But speed does not guarantee survival, with the cheetah?s biology and way of life making survival difficult. Considered an endangered species, cheetahs have also been victims of humans, having been hunted for their fur and destroyed as a threat to livestock. Where cheetahs cannot run free, they cannot survive. (For this item please quote stock ID 18137) ISBN: 9787110049754

Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are such common tastes that few people give them much thought. Do you know where these flavours come from? Do you know how they got their names, how they are prepared, and how they were originally used? What makes them taste the way they do, and how they have been changed and been imitated over the years? Find the answers in this book. (For this item please quote stock ID 18138) ISBN: 9787110049792

In English, dim sum means 'little hearts', or 'touches the heart', but to this young girl, dim sum means delicious. On a visit to a bustling dim sum restaurant, a family picks their favourite little dishes from the steaming trolleys filled with dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts. And as is traditional and fun, they share their food with each other so that everyone gets a bite of everything. Just right for young children, Dim Sum for Everyone! celebrates a cultural custom and a universal favourite activity - eating! (For this item please quote stock ID 22882) ISBN: 9780375810824

Once there were seven Chinese sisters who lived together and took care of each other. Each one had a special talent. When baby Seventh Sister is snatched by a hungry dragon, her loving sisters race to save her. In Kathy Tucker's delightful update of a classic Chinese folk tale, each sister uses her talent in a surprising way to rescue baby Seventh Sister ? and even Seventh Sister turns out to have an unexpected skill! (For this item please quote stock ID 22884) ISBN: 9780807573099

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Fiesta! China provides a real feel for the country in terms of its culture, history and of course, main celebrations. A great addition to the library multi-cultural resources and LOTE materials. Aimed at the middle primary level, this book will also be useful at the lower and upper levels. (For this item please quote stock ID 6305) ISBN: 9781863918923

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Nezha was born from an egg and Venerable Master Taiyi took him as his disciple to teach him magic arts. When Nezha was seven, the land was struck by a long drought and the greedy ruler of the East Sea, who was in charge of rain, showed little mercy to the people. Instead, he grabbed children as his sacrifice. In order to save the people, Nezha kills the Dragon King?s third and favorite son . . . (For this item please quote stock ID 15199) ISBN: 9787115081216

Looks at people's ways of living in China and examines the way they identify themselves through language, social customs, and habits, as well as traditions of art, craft, dance, music and spiritual beliefs. (For this item please quote stock ID 22721) ISBN: 9781740701310

The year 2006 is the Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with his parents and the girl Lin and learns how to become 'man's best friend.' Growing up is an adventure, as Daniel and Lin soon share colourful travels. But being a good dog takes practice, as Daniel realises when he barks up the wrong tree! Can Daniel prove his loyalty and dependability by helping Lin when she needs him the most? Daniel's rollicking journey to discover his true nature will delight children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and dog lovers. For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese Zodiac has organized time in cycles of 12 years. Each year is traditionally represented by an animal that symbolises unique qualities. Therefore, people born in the year of a particular animal have certain personalities and identify with their signs. The Year of the Dog launches the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac which will introduce each of the 12 charismatic animals from the Chinese lunar calendar. (For this item please quote stock ID 26049) ISBN: 9781597020022

A rhyming story that describes a typical Chinese New Year celebration. (For this item please quote stock ID 26050) ISBN: 9781572551343

Dinosaur records in Northern China show the remarkable soft tissue of bird-like dinosaurs - this book illustrates these and tells the story of these dinosaurs' lives. (For this item please quote stock ID 26103) ISBN: 9781570915628

Suitable for 12-16 year-olds. According to many cultures around the world, the ideal woman is a good wife, mother, and keeper of the house. This ideal woman lives a life of service and is concerned with the health and comfort of others rather than of herself. If you asked most women, however, they would tell you that real life is very different from this rosy picture. Furthermore, this image omits the important roles women have always played outside the home. In all parts of the world, women have key roles in their communities, economies, and governments. No society could function successfully without women?s participation in both the public and private spheres. In Chinese societies today, women are facing many of the same struggles experienced by other women around the world. Their lives are further complicated, however, by centuries of tradition built on a philosophy that values men over women. The Communist Revolution and today's modern tensions also play a role in the evolving place of women in Chinese society. This book will introduce to you to China's complex history and ancient traditions. It will also tell you about the strong Chinese women who dared to prove their worth down through the centuries of China's long history. And you'll discover how today's Chinese women are having an influence in their own nation and beyond. (For this item please quote stock ID 26166) ISBN: 9781590848630

Join us on a tour to visit exciting China! Using real case studies, this book shows the reader what it is really like to live in this country. Information on family life, schools, transport, landscapes, food, festivals, weather and climate is included. When was the Great Wall of China built? What is calligraphy? What do Tao Kui's family use to eat? Suitable for 4-8 year olds. (For this item please quote stock ID 26231) ISBN: 9780431119465

Islam is one of the World?s three great monotheistic faiths and the Islamic world encompasses more than 50 countries across three continents. This book looks at China which has a large Islamic minority group. Suitable for 13-18 year olds. (For this item please quote stock ID 26233) ISBN: 9781590848807

China has a rich artistic tradition extending back thousands of years. Art and Architecture of China surveys the art treasures of this vibrant civilisation, from ancient and imperial China to today?s People?s Republic. The arts of each era are interpreted in the context of the life, culture, and politics of that era, offering insights to their meaning and showing how China?s artistic output has reflected the development of Chinese society and thought. Art forms studied include ancient bronze ritual vessels and jade; the Three Perfections (calligraphy, poetry, and brush painting); ceramics and porcelain; sculpture; decorative and folkart; and modern, Western-influenced painting. Traditional Chinese architecture and town planning is also explored, revealing key technologies and design principles. In addition, today?s interplay between traditional architecture and cutting-edge modernism is examined. (For this item please quote stock ID 26408) ISBN: 9781590848241

China is one of the world?s oldest uninterrupted civilisations, and the essential culture and identity of the Chinese people ? the Chinese way ? was formed more than 2,000 years ago. This volume chronicles the development of Chinese civilisation from Neolithic times, when agriculture revolutionised society, to the early first century A.D., when the Han dynasty?s triumph over a usurper firmly established a social and governmental model that would survive into the 20th century. Ancient History of China presents China?s important formative legends; relates the story of China?s early Bronze and Iron Age cultures; chronicles the chaotic periods of warfare that preceded the unification of the country in the third century B.C.; and introduces such influential figures as the philosopher Confucius and the emperor Shi Huang Di, who built the Great Wall and commissioned the sculpting of a huge terra-cotta army to guard his grave. Students will be fascinated by this fast-moving and informative account. (For this item please quote stock ID 26413) ISBN: 9781590848227

China, whose recorded history extends back several thousand years, was once the most advanced civilisation on earth. But after centuries of self-imposed isolation, the so-called Middle Kingdom found itself lagging behind the world?s industrialised countries. Defeated militarily by the Western powers and Japan during the second half of the 19th century, China went through a series of reforms and revolutions before the emergence of the People?s Republic of China in 1949. Internal political struggles stifled the PRC?s development during its first decades, but a reform program that began in the late 1970s has transformed China into an economic powerhouse and an increasingly important player on the international stage. The History of Modern China offers a comprehensive account of China?s historical evolution from a prosperous empire to a semi-colonial nation and finally to an independent Communist state. This volume also provides an in-depth analysis of the interplay between China and the outside world, as well as among China?s various political forces. (For this item please quote stock ID 26414) ISBN: 9781590848302

About 92 percent of China?s 1.3 billion people come from the same ethnic group, the Han, who have dominated Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years. Nevertheless, China is by no means a homogeneous nation. In fact, China?s government officially recognises 55 ethnic minority groups, and at times their integration into Chinese society has presented difficult challenges for Beijing. The People of China presents an in-depth look at the largest ethnic groups in the world?s most populous country. It examines each group?s history, customs, beliefs, and aspirations ? in the process revealing the complexities, and the politics, of ethnic identity in the People?s Republic of China. (For this item please quote stock ID 26415) ISBN: 9781590848319

Since its founding in 1949, the People?s Republic of China has been a one-party state, in which the Chinese Communist Party holds a monopoly of political power. Many Western students are unfamiliar with the structures, institutions, and ideologies by which the Party exercises this power. The Government of China examines those issues in depth. It also details the historical development of China?s Communist government and explores recent trends, including signs that a more responsive, open system may be developing. This volume is essential reading for students who wish to understand one of the world?s most important countries. (For this item please quote stock ID 26417) ISBN: 9781590848296

This beautifully illustrated collection of stories from one of the world's richest story-telling traditions is ideal for young readers and for reading aloud to 7-11 year-olds. There are stories of how the world began, Chinese dragons, zodiac monkeys, legendary monsters, Chinese New Year and hopping ghosts. Each story is introduced with information about its origins and the people who first started telling it, and maps locate the places associated with it. The book includes a glossary and sources of further information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories and their culture further. Retold by an experienced writer of stories for the young, this is a book to inform and entertain in equal measure. (For this item please quote stock ID 26590) ISBN: 9780750249485

Picture book suitable for Ages: 6-10 (For this item please quote stock ID 27054) ISBN: 9780689801785

Adults retell the tales of their childhood in this unique new series. Each story can be read individually, or read aloud to young children just learning to 'listen'. China Tells How the World Began includes 'How the World Began' and 'Why Cats Hate Mice'. Chinese Fables Remembered includes 'Birds and Brothers' and 'White Chickens and Black Chickens'. Miyoko Matsutani, a past winner of the International Hans Christian Anderson Award, listened carefully as Miwa Kurita retold the stories of her childhood, transcribing them for this collection. Saoko Mitsukuri studied art in Korea and has illustrated several folktale collections. (For this item please quote stock ID 26648) ISBN: 9780893469443

>Short, accessible chapters dealing with aspects of history, culture, geography & lifestyle >Clear, simple language with a glossary of Chinese terms >A wide range of student tasks from note-taking & research to creative, imaginative responses & model making >Clear illustrations & colour photographs (For this item please quote stock ID 8388) ISBN: 9780195506754

Using a 'how they got famous' approach, this book reveals stories and examples from Jackie Chan's life, giving an insight into the film industry and the reasons why Jackie became so sucessful. >Covers the Jackie's life story with an emphasis on his work and achievements >Contains the Jackie's CVs, details about his fans and followers, fact boxes, glossary bars, quotes, photographs and newspaper reports >Uses a magazine-style design to keep the reader motivated and absorbed. Age range: 11-14 years; 14-16 years; Reluctant Readers (For this item please quote stock ID 26232) ISBN: 9781844432950

Over the centuries, Chinese civilisation has produced many important inventions and innovations, including paper, printing, porcelain, the magnetic compass, and gunpowder. Similarly, China has produced a host of exceptional and accomplished individuals in all fields of human endeavour. Famous People of China profiles a handful of remarkable figures from China?s long history. Among the intriguing people included in this volume are Confucius, China?s most influential philosopher; the emperor Qin Shihuang, who unified China and built the Great Wall; the beloved poet Su Dongpo; and Zheng He, whose epic seagoing expeditions predated the famous Spanish and Portuguese voyages of exploration by more than half a century. (For this item please quote stock ID 26411) ISBN: 9781590848265

Have you ever seen the boisterous lion dances or heard the multitude of firecrackers in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year? Did you ever wonder what kind of festivals and holidays the Chinese people celebrate? This book takes a look at the fascinating world of Chinese food and festivals. It introduces the most popular traditional festivals celebrated by Chinese people all over the globe, including the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and two 'festivals of the dead'. It also examines intriguing ethnic festivals celebrated by some of China?s 55 officially recognised minority peoples. Discover customs, legends, and traditional food and treats of these festivals. Share the excitement of the celebration with one-fifth of the world?s population, and enjoy the liveliest component of a 4,000-year-old civilisation! (For this item please quote stock ID 26416) ISBN: 9781590848272

An immense land, China is approximately the same size as the United States. Yet it is home to more than four times as many people as live within U.S. borders ? and the population is concentrated in the eastern half of the country because much of the west consists of rugged mountains and inhospitable desert. The Geography of China presents a wealth of information on such topics as topography, climate, natural resources, regions, cities, and environmental issues. It will be a valuable resource for students of this emerging nation. (For this item please quote stock ID 26418) ISBN: 9781590848289

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One day, not so very many years ago, a small peasant boy was chosen to study ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy. His mother urged him to take this chance of a lifetime. But Li was only eleven years old and he was scared and lonely, pushed away from all that he had ever known and loved. He hated the strict training routines and the strange place he had been brought to. All he wanted to do was go home - to his mother, father and six brothers, to his own small village. But soon Li realised that his mother was right. He had the chance to do something special with his life - and he never turned back . . . (For this item please quote stock ID 24957) ISBN: 9780143301646

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Discover shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and more as a little girl finds color in all sorts of everyday things. Many of the featured objects are Asian in origin, others universal: red is the dragon in the Chinese New Year parade, green is a bracelet made of jade, and yellow are the taxis she sees on her street. With rich, boisterous illustrations and colours that leap off the page, this concept picturebook will brighten every child?s day! (For this item please quote stock ID 22881) ISBN: 9780811831772

Did you know that Chinese people have a holiday especially for ghosts? Or that Taoists believe that ordinary people are capable of becoming superheroes? A visually stunning adventure through this fascinating ancient culture. (For this item please quote stock ID 29734) ISBN: 9781742030203

The art presented in this album was selected from prize winning works by children in the Green Star Cup International Competition of Children?s Paintings and Photographs, scrupulously judged by specialists in art and photography. The work of Chinese children was noted for mature skill and diversity of style. (For this item please quote stock ID 3506) ISBN: 9787505204331

What was Chinese ink made of? How many soldiers are there in the terracotta army? What are the six rules of Chinese painting? This book explores art across the wide span of ancient China. (For this item please quote stock ID 15520) ISBN: 9780431056678

A magical journey in which five children are taken on an unforgettable adventure by the legendary Monkey God of China. During their journey, the children meet a variety of ethnic minority people living in China and learn many of their stories and customs. (For this item please quote stock ID 6808) ISBN: 9780963841704

What would China?s revolutionary leader, Mao Zedong, think if he were alive today? Mao?s Chinese Communist Party continues to hold a monopoly on political power, and China remains at its core a developing nation. But in other respects, today?s China bears little resemblance to the country that emerged under Mao?s leadership after World War II and a bitter civil conflict. Most important, today?s People?s Republic of China is Communist in name only. Rapid economic liberalization has brought capitalism, and unprecedented prosperity, to the world?s most populous country. Farmers, once the backbone of China?s economy, are taking a backseat to the entrepreneurs who make millions exporting low-cost, sophisticated computer chips and flat-screen televisions to the rest of the world. The sleeping giant, as one prominent economist described it, has awakened, and the rest of the world can no longer ignore its presence and its potential. How did this transformation come about? This book takes an in-depth look at that question and examines the future prospects for China in the global economy. (For this item please quote stock ID 26409) ISBN: 9781590848258

In 1976, at the death of its longtime leader Mao Zedong, China was in a state of economic stagnation and social chaos. Mao?s radical policies and continual political campaigns, including the disastrous Cultural Revolution, had taken a heavy toll on the Chinese people. By the end of the decade, however, a more moderate pragmatic leadership under Deng Xiaoping had come to power and put China on a course to recovery. In the quarter-century since then, China?s economic growth has been nothing short of amazing. China is now one of the world?s leading manufacturing centers, and an estimated 250 million of its people have been lifted out of poverty. Still, problems remain. Among them are a growing gap in living standards between rural and urban areas, rampant corruption, and a government that has resisted political reforms. This volume provides a comprehensive view of China?s historic reforms. It not only details what has been accomplished so far, but also offers a glimpse at what the future might hold for the world?s most populous nation. (For this item please quote stock ID 26412) ISBN: 9781590848234

Young readers explore ancient China?s scientific discoveries and technology in this lively account of people, ideas, and social change. Two thousand years ago farmers created better irrigation systems, and emperors with expansionist dreams standardised roads, measurements, weights, and writing. People in central China cooked dinner and lit their streets with natural gas, a by-product of salt mining. And doctors wrote medical books to teach how to treat disease with acupuncture, herbs and surgery. Later, Buddhist monks used block printing to spread religious ideas. Scientists in the service of emperors explored the movement of the stars, predicted earthquakes, and debated about the shape of the universe. Porcelain, paper, silk, compasses, rudders, and moveable sails for ships - all were Chinese inventions. A beautifully illustrated, highly readable account for children 9 to 13. (For this item please quote stock ID 14220) ISBN: 9781881896142

An exploration of China, this resource examines the country's important industries, physical geography, environment and social geography, including how people spend their leisure time. (For this item please quote stock ID 23893) ISBN: 9780237532871

This four-volume series is designed to introduce younger readers to the wonders of ancient China by examining such subjects as medicine, science, engineering, architecture, and famous inventions. Suitable for all ages. Meet ancient China's greatest doctors and learn about the origins of traditional Chinese medicine. Fascinating for all ages. (For this item please quote stock ID 25445) ISBN: 9781592650361

This four-volume series is designed to introduce younger readers to the wonders of ancient China by examining such subjects as medicine, science, engineering, architecture, and famous inventions. Suitable for all ages. This volume explores the greatest engineering wonders of ancient China, including bridges, pagodas, and the solving of complex engineering and architectural mysteries. (For this item please quote stock ID 25446) ISBN: 9781592650378

This four-volume series is designed to introduce younger readers to the wonders of ancient China by examining such subjects as medicine, science, engineering, architecture, and famous inventions. Suitable for all ages. Ancient China has a long history of scientific excellence. Learn more about some of China's greatest scientific wonders and the scientists who studied them. (For this item please quote stock ID 25447) ISBN: 9781592650385

This four-volume series is designed to introduce younger readers to the wonders of ancient China by examining such subjects as medicine, science, engineering, architecture, and famous inventions. Suitable for all ages. Explores the fascinating world of papermaking, the use of magnetism, and the history of gunpowder. These are inventions which changed world history. (For this item please quote stock ID 25448) ISBN: 9781592650392

Is it magic? Ms. Frizzle, Wanda, and Arnold simply duck under the dragon at the local Chinese New Year's parade, and they are mysteriously whisked back in time to ancient China! They arrive in a village where the farmers are in trouble. The Friz and friends vow to go to the capital to get the emperor's help. As they journey, they learn how silk is made, travel on the Grand Canal, and see the Great Wall under construction, but will they fulfill their mission to help the farmers? Cole and Degen relay a bounty of facts with charm and humour as they bring the majesty of imperial China to life. (For this item please quote stock ID 27055) ISBN: 9780590108225

Adults retell the tales of their childhood in this unique new series. Each story can be read individually, or read aloud to young children just learning to 'listen'. China Tells How the World Began includes 'How the World Began' and 'Why Cats Hate Mice'. Chinese Fables Remembered includes 'Birds and Brothers' and 'White Chickens and Black Chickens'. Miyoko Matsutani, a past winner of the International Hans Christian Anderson Award, listened carefully as Miwa Kurita retold the stories of her childhood, transcribing them for this collection. Saoko Mitsukuri studied art in Korea and has illustrated several folktale collections. (For this item please quote stock ID 26649) ISBN: 9780893469450

Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. They can feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty moon cakes, build a miniature boat for the Dragon Boat Festival and a kite at Qing Ming, or share the story of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant warrior Hou Yi. This stunning compilation from bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds and Leslie Swartz of the Children's Museum, Boston, is the perfect gift for families that have embraced Chinese holidays for generations - and for those just beginning new traditions. (For this item please quote stock ID 22883) ISBN: 9780152019839

A Chinese family prepares for their New Year festivities they decorate the house with flowers, then set off firecrackers to scare away bad spirits and welcome the coming year. Family and friends sit down together for a festive dinner, then go outside to watch the parade of dragon dancers. The festival ends on its final night with a display of colored lanterns. Lanterns & Firecrackers depicts the activities of a typical family, as Mom, Dad, and children celebrate this holiday that has a special cultural significance for them. Cheerfully attractive colour illustrations supplement a simply-told story of the holiday's origins and a description of the festivities that are part of that holiday. Can be read aloud to toddlers, but are easy enough for many first and second graders to read to themselves. Each book's final two-page spread is written mainly for parents, offering suggestions for ways to communicate the holiday's meaning to kids. (Ages 3-7) (For this item please quote stock ID 26052) ISBN: 9780764126680

Architecture of Ancient China covers 'Pagodas and Yu Hao', 'Bridges of Ancient China' and the 'Story of the Great Wall'. This series is mainly intended for younger readers (in a colourful comic strip format) but they also provide easy-accessible information about ancient China for the general reader. (For this item please quote stock ID 12401) ISBN: 9787801385024

This beautifully presented and illustrated history book tells the story of four famous founders of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Intended mainly for younger readers - but also for older readers with an interest in history or creative illustration - this title includes: 'Bian Que's Four Methods of Diagnosis', 'Hua Tuo's Mafeisan and Five-Animal Exercises', 'Wang Weiyi's Bronze Figure Inscribed with the Acupoints', and 'Compendium of Materia Medica by Li Shizhen'. (For this item please quote stock ID 12402) ISBN: 9787800518706

This beautifully presented and illustrated history book tells the story of paper making, movable printing, the compass, and gunpowder - four inventions from Ancient China. This series is mainly intended for younger readers (in a colourful comic strip format) but they also provide easy-accessible information about ancient China for the general reader. (For this item please quote stock ID 12403) ISBN: 9787801384928

Stories of Scientists contains 'Zhang Heng Counted Stars', 'Zu Chongzhi and the Value of Pi', 'Yi Xing Revised Calendars', and 'Traveller Xu Xiake'. This series is mainly intended for younger readers (in a colourful comic strip format) but they also provide easy-accessible information about ancient China for the general reader. (For this item please quote stock ID 12404) ISBN: 9787801384959