Filipino Heritage (21st Century Junior Library: Celebrating Diversity in My Cla)
by Tamra Orr
Filipino Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of the Philippines in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Filipino heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.
The World of the Samurai Warrior (It's a Fact: Real Life Reads)
by Ruth Owen
Presents an introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, training, and social customs.
Julia Johnson and Emily Styles guide readers the reader through Arabia in a charming alphabet rhyme. Having both lived in Dubai at various stages of their lives, this mother and daughter team present the people and customs of the land with vivacity and vigour. Expressive full colour illustrations complement each rhyme. From visiting a souq filled with sacks of spices to climbing up a high jebel with Jameela, the reader is taken on an exciting journey through the land, as they meet its people and...
Early Sufi Literature
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by Bold Illustrations
We Live in the Philippines (My World)
by Donna Bailey and Anna Sproule
This book is written in the form of an interview. It probes into the life of Marco Polo and asks the sort of questions that children would want to ask whilst providing a wealth of background information. This biography tells the story of Marco Polo's epic journey along the Silk Road to the court of Kublai Khan in China.The stories of his travels opened up a world which people knew very little about, and inspired many great explorers to follow in his famous footsteps. In this book, the explorer a...
China (Tintin's Travel Diaries)
by Martine Noblet and Maximilien Dauber
Answers questions about China's population, history, daily life, transportation, geography, culture, food, writing, and antiquities.
A Family in South Korea (Families the World Over)
by Gwynneth Ashby
Describes the busy life of eleven-year-old Chun Yung Mee who lives with her family in a village in the Republic of Korea.
Sri Lanka (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Krishnan Guruswamy
Examines the history, geography, people, government, economy, art, and recreation of Sri Lanka.
The Tomb of China's First Emperor (Crypts, Tombs, and Secret Rooms)
by Enzo George
The tomb of China s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They ll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb s contents while preserving its artifacts. Beautifully vi...
Zhou Warriors: From a Tribe to a Powerful Dynasty History of Ancient China Grade 5 Children's Ancient History
by Baby Professor
Singapore (Warren, Gorham & Lamont Real Estate)
by James Michael Baker and Jim Baker
In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.
Emperor Shi Huangdi: The First Chinese Emperor Ancient History Grade 6 Children's Historical Biographies
by Dissected Lives
The Han Dynasty: A Historical Summary Chinese Ancient History Grade 6 Children's Ancient History
by Baby Professor
Find out about the people and culture of India in this colourful book about the country. Looking at topics such as land and sea, weather, town and country, homes, shopping, food, sport, holidays and festivals. Includes a craft activity.
Lonely Planet Kids Unfolding Journeys - Following the Great Wall (Lonely Planet Kids)
by Stewart Ross
Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you travel along the Great Wall of China. This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. It features stunning illustrated detail on one side and incredible facts on the other. Get ready for an unforgettable journey across China. From the dusty desert of Gansu province to the rolling waves of the Yellow Sea, this amazing journey takes you past flaming mountains and ancient wonders. Watch out for mighty fortress...
'I am truly a child of both countries and both cultures.' Born to an Indian father and an English mother, Jamila Gavin's childhood was divided between two worlds. Her earliest memories are of India, where she lived in a crumbling palace built for a prince, and learned to steal sugar cane and suck mangoes. But she would spend much of her childhood in England, where she picked blackberries, got chilblains, and learned to recognise doodlebug bombs. And between the two there were unforgettable jou...
Examines the landscape, climate, weather, population, culture, and industries of Saudi Arabia.