An informative series that looks at countries in a state of transformation and assesses the benefits as well as the challenges of change.
Tibet (Opposing Viewpoints (Paperback)) (Opposing Viewpoints (Library))
Growing Up in Japan (Growing Up Around the World)
by Andrea C. Nakaya
Japanese youth grow up in a unique culture that is unlike any other in the world. Young people are surrounded by a mix of modern technology and ancient customs and traditions. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Japan s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
An informative look at this traditional yet modernized Asian country. An ideal source of information for geography classes and country reports. Valuable case studies cover topics such as the Kobe earthquake, foreign-based technology companies with plants in Japan, and the increase in tourism.
From the ORIGINS series, a history of migration from the Indian sub-continent, which provides accounts of migrant's experiences drawn from primary sources. Illustrated in full colour, suitable for National Curriculum Key Stages 2/3.
> Each book in the "Countries of the World" series provides children with an up-to-date introduction to different countries. The text highlights the distinctive features of each country and enables children to compare and contrast their lives with those of other lands and cultures. Also explained, in simple terms, are some of the social, economic and environmental issues facing each country today. This particular book presents current information on the country, the people and daily life in Chin...
Every Falling Star
by Sungju Lee and Susan Elizabeth McClelland
Every Falling Star, the first book to portray contemporary North Korea to a young audience, is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who was forced at age twelve to live on the streets and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains. Sungju richly recreates his scabrous story, depicting what it was like for a boy alone to create a new family with his gang, “his brothers,” to daily be hungry and t...
This charming board book highlights the customs, traditions and stories behind the most vibrant and colourful festival, Holi. Explore the chaos of colours, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together. This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and Diwali Explore the buzz of activities and rituals an...
"World Tour" books explore the history and geography behind the most famous aspects of one country, in the form of a holiday scrapbook. A summary of the country's past helps to put the human and physical geography in context. It examines everyday life and controversial issues culminating in a discussion of the future. Each book contains travel/ sightseeing tips, recipes and maps.
"The schoolgirl is the main driver of Japan's Gross National Cool, and Brian Ashcraft's book is the best source for those hoping to understand why." -Chris Baker, WIRED Magazine Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential takes you beyond the realm of everyday girls to the world of the iconic Japanese schoolgirl craze that is sweeping the globe. For years, Japanese schoolgirls have appeared in hugely-popular anime and manga series such as Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and B...
An informative series that looks at countries in a state of transformation and assesses the benefits as well as the challenges of change.
History of China timeline - People, culture and environment - Food, customs and traditions - Sport - Animals.
The Eruption Of Krakatoa (Great Disasters (Franklin Watts))
by Rupert Matthews and Rupert
This book is part of the "Great disasters" series, and provides an illustrated account of the story surrounding the island of Krakatoa, and the volcanic eruption of 1883. The author looks at life on the island before the eruption in 1883 and traces the history of volcanic activity in the area. He describes the events of that year and how Krakatoa came to explode. The eruption and its aftermath are recounted and its effects both then and now, in Indonesia and around the world are discussed. There...
Asia Facts and Figures (Asian Countries Today)
by Jacqueline Havelka