taiwan

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, government, people, and culture of the island republic of Taiwan.

When his grandfather is sick, Tad-Tin goes out to fly his special dragon kite, so that it can take all their troubles away with it.

The story of Soon May-ling, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's American-educated wife, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, is epic in scope. Along with her husband, she is the story of modern China, which started with a revolution that swept away more than 2,000 years of history, and was followed by World War II and the eventual loss of China to the Communists. Her role in China's recent history was as important as that of the husband she supported.

Chiang was a man of war who led the most ancient and populous country in the world through a quarter century of bloody revolutions, civil conflict, and wars of resistance against Japanese aggression. In 1949, when he was defeated by Mao Zedong, he fled to Taiwan, where he ruled for another twenty-five years. Playing a key role in the cold war with China, Chiang suppressed opposition with his "white terror," controlled inflation and corruption, carried out land reform, and raised personal income, health, and educational levels on the island. --from publisher description.

Text and color photos profile the country of Taiwan, covering its geography, history, government, economy, ethnic culture, lifestyle, religions, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food; also includes a map of the country, fact list, chronology, glossary, and bibliography.

In a small city in southern Taiwan, six children with a traditional background experience different changes in their outlook.

An appraisal of China that discusses its relations with neighboring countries, foreign policies, views on human rights, and its importance to the United States; and argues that China is aware of its vulnerability, both militarily and economically, and will not challenge the United States or other countries.

Pacy and her family go to Taiwan to celebrate Grandma's sixtieth birthday, and Pacy is excited when her parents sign her up for a Chinese painting class, but she cannot speak the language and struggles to make friends and understand the teacher's instructions.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, government, people, and culture of the island republic of Taiwan.