beijing (china)

Chen Zhen, a student in the 1960s in Beijing, is sent to be a shepherd in Inner Mongolia where he learns about the Mongols' view of triangular balance between the earth, the wolves, and man, and attempts to raise a wolf pup, but the Han Chinese arrive, threatening the balance in the steppes with their promise of modernity.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Forbidden City, including its history, location, many buildings, and art.

Introduces the Chinese National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Contains an illustrated introduction to the private world of the forbidden city in China and examines the ceremonies, rituals, weddings, births, and deaths of several royal dynasties.

Contains an illustrated introduction to the private world of the forbidden city in China and examines the ceremonies, rituals, weddings, births, and deaths of several royal dynasties.

The author, a teacher of English in China, presents essays by his students on such themes as home and family, childhood, campus life, education, youth, happiness, and China's history and future.

Presents a study of the history of the Forbidden City from the days of Emperor Yongle to the fall of the Qing dynasty, and describes the culture and traditions of the city's people.

Chronicles the efforts of two detectives--one British and one Chinese--as they raced to find an Englishwoman's killer in 1937 before the Japanese invasion of Peking.