World In View: Pakistan Bangladesh
Provides a current, enlightening look at this great nation. Easy-to-follow chapters profile daily life in this country while numerous photographs, illustrations, and maps bring the text to life.
The End of the Shoguns and the Birth of Modern Japan (Pivotal Moments in History)
by Mark E. Cunningham and Lawrence J Zwier
China
Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan (Former Soviet states) (Former Soviet States S.)
by Elizabeth Roberts
Discusses the political instability in the Caucasian states of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
India - Lower
India: A Cross Curricular Theme is a series of three books that present opportunities for pupils to discover some natural, physical, cultural, economic and political aspects about this fascinating and extremely diverse Asian country and its people. The books in this series give selected information about both modern and ancient India and use a wide variety of activities across many learning areas. Features: nine sections; Geography; History; Symbols; Modern India; Religions, Customs and celebrat...
Ninjas (High Interest Books: Way of the Warrior)
by Joanne Mattern
Longman History Project (Longman History Project)
Describes the history and accomplishments of the Mughal dynasty, with an emphasis on the period from Babur to Shah Jahan.
Japón (Detectives de Viaje (Paperback)) (Detectives de Viaje (Hardcover))
by Jen Green
Archaeology for Kids - Asia - Top Archaeological Dig Sites and Discoveries Guide on Archaeological Artifacts 5th Grade Social Studies
by Baby Professor
"Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through China - home of the majestic Himalayas, the magnificent Great Wall of China, and historic Tiananmen Square. Readers will learn about China's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including China's population and total area, as well as im...
Darkness Everywhere: The Assassination of Mohandas Gandhi
by Matt Doeden
There is a real fascination about samurais as they are an essential part of the Japanese popular culture. Brave and intelligent warriors, trained to fight the most fearsome enemies, they are almost considered magical beings or legends. They ruled Japan for centuries and had high prestige and special privileges such as wearing two swords. Who were they? What great battles did they fight? How did samurais train when they were your age? Were there samurai women? This book will help you comprehen...
20th Century Perspectives: Vietnam War Paperback (20th Century Perspectives)
by Doug Willoughby
Young Researchers: Ancient Chinese
This series examines the culture and history of the main ancient civilizations. The descriptions and photographs of artefacts, remains of buildings, contemporary drawings and other evidence, aim to encourage children to look for and interpret evidence of past civilizations in their own environment. Each book contains maps, time lines and key facts and figures to help the young researcher. The civilizations dealt with are the Vikings, Romans, Greeks, Incas, Aztecs, Normans, Egyptians and the anci...
Describes the creation of modern India and Pakistan after the British withdrawal from India in 1947, discussing the subsequent outbreaks of violence and the five-decade dispute over the northern province of Kashmir.
Marco Polo (Historical Notebooks) (Beyond the Horizons S.)
by Clint Twist
Immerse yourself in this interactive introduction to one of the greatest explorers ever known. Travel along the Silk Road to medieval China with Marco Polo as your guide. Meet the warlord Kublai Khan and sail through pirate-infested seas in search of riches beyond measure. Including booklets, foldouts, and maps, as well as excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the adventures of history’s greatest storyteller.