History of Modern China (Emerging Superpower)
by Jianwei Wang
Through the inspirational stories of 50 famous and under-celebrated women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, South Asian girls will have a chance to dream about lives for themselves that radically differ from the limited narratives and stereotypes written for them by their culture, wider society and the mainstream media. Bringing together illustrious entertainers (Meera Syal, Jameela Jamil, Mindy Kaling), pioneering business leaders (Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud, Ruch...
Recipient of the 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards Poetry Category Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s. The seventeenth-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be such a traveler in the first place? This delightful volume—composed entirely in haiku based on the poet's written travelogues and illustrated with vibrant hand-painted scen...
Lands of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain
by Donna Amey Bhatt and Vikesh Amey Bhatt
Publishing for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India in August 2022, this book is a unique exploration of the rich and complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain.There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or difficult to explain, that they're not often told at all. Like the story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man drawing a line on a map could change th...
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.
Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey along one of the world's greatest landmarks: the Great Wall of China.Spanning 2,700 years and over 21,000km (13,000 miles), this beautifully illustrated children's book reveals the fascinating story of the Great Wall and the individuals that helped build it. What started out as a frontier defence against northern tribesmen has, over time, become one of the seven great wonders of the world. Exquisite panoramic illustrations and engaging text brin...
Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Asia!Uncover the unique features of Asia, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of Lake Baikal, the cold Gobi Desert, the rainforests on the island of Borneo and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography.This book is part of the Contine...
Explore the monuments of India--from the earliest cave paintings and megaliths to timeless landmarks. Find out about India's fascinating history and amazing architecture in DK findout! Monuments of India. The book will teach children about the rise and fall of significant kingdoms, and how this affected changes in architectural styles. Learn about the site of the Buddha's Enlightenment, richly decorated temples and mosques, the intricate details of the forts and palaces that flourished under th...
Ancient History of China (Emerging Superpower)
by Jianwei Wang
South Korea (Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition)(R))
by Debbie Nevins
Authoritative text and a variety of practical projects bring the past alive for young readers. The whole family can have fun constructing a model of the Taj Mahal, making traditional sweets or learning how to wear a sari. The "Find Out About" series presents exciting and educational information that takes young readers back to times past. Facts and practical projects help children understand the peoples of early history. Each book is illustrated with colour photographs, historical maps and picto...
Explore the rich and complex history of the world's largest democracy, its people and dynasties through visual timelinesLearn about the history of India through a treasure trove of vibrant timelines packed with information on famous people and key events.Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern era through more than 80 brilliant timelines. Timelines from Indian History navigates the history of India, through the formation of k...
Russia (Essential Library of Countries)
by Sue Bradford Edwards
India: from the Mughals to the Coming of the British (Longman origins)
by John Robottom
Longman History Project (Longman History Project)
Hillary and Tenzing Climb Everest (Great 20th Century Expeditions S.)
by Bob Davidson