As a young boy growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, Nhuong’s companion was Tank, the family water buffalo. When bullies harassed Nhuong, Tank sent them packing. When a wild tiger threatened the entire village, Tank defeated it. He led the herd and adopted a lonely puppy. Tank was Nhuong’s best friend. Nhuong gives readers a glimpse of himself when he was their age, and tells a thr…
This book about Thailand looks at a vibrant and diverse culture that is quite different from any other, despite foreign influences. Learn about Thailand's ethnic groups and their distinctive ways of life. Read about the many festivals and holidays celebrated by devout but fun-loving Thais. This series looks at people's ways of living. It examines the ways people identify themselves through lang…
Discover what it's like to live in the Countries of South-East Asia. Read about the history, geography, languages, customs and traditions of Laos, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand, and find out about their landmarks and unique plants and animals. The books include maps, flags, a visual timeline, recipes and craft activities. Age 7+.
Discover what it's like to live in the Countries of South-East Asia. Read about the history, geography, languages, customs and traditions of Laos, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand, and find out about their landmarks and unique plants and animals. The books include maps, flags, a visual timeline, recipes and craft activities. Age 7+.
Looking at South-east Asia, this series covers the history, government, climate, industry, population, natural disasters, conflicts, landmarks, food, plants and animals, recreation, education, work, culture, the environment and tourism of the title country. Ages 7-12.
Looking at South-east Asia, this series covers the history, government, climate, industry, population, natural disasters, conflicts, landmarks, food, plants and animals, recreation, education, work, culture, the environment and tourism of the title country. Ages 7-12.
This delightful, highly informative series aims to increase students' knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of cultural life around the world. The books examine how culture influences national identity and the different ways in which people express culture through language, social customs and habits, as well as traditions of art, craft, dance, music and spiritual beliefs. This series is a…
Huy and Vinh are twins. They start their day with breakfast at the street stall out side the school gates. Lessons start early in Danang, but they are already looking forward to later - when they plan crab fishing at the beach and a trip to the local ice-cream shop. Even better, it's the Vietnamese mid-autumn festival and they'll have masks and special cakes to celebrate. This book is part of t…