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…
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 hubbub of street life in the cities, but also the rhythms of day-to-day life in rural areas. Beautiful photographs feature scen…
One of a series of photographic information books concentrating on the daily lives and experiences of children in countries around the world. This volume follows the daily life of Ren Yikang, who lives with her parents in Changzhi.
This title is suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years. It discusses: the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine; immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a new wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.
This book looks at one of the greatest cultures the world has known. Read about the Chinese arts of painting, music, literature and drama. Learn about the Cultural Revolution, which wiped out centuries of cultural tradition, and the recent revival of traditional arts. This series looks at people's ways of living. It examines the ways people identify themselves through language, social customs a…