"In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story--from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people--and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government"--Provided by publisher.
Presents the story of how Sequoyah created a written language for the Cherokee, describing the ways in which teaching his daughter helped him simplify the language into sounds and how after twelve years he settled on the eighty-six symbols used today.
Chinese syllables and words together with pictures of the objects from which they are derived are given in this book which teaches how to write Chinese--H.W. Wilson.
A quick reference guide to the Korean alphabet that presents simple exercises and cues to help English speakers learn the letters of the Korean alphabet and quickly translate signs and written words.
Jasmine's grandfather teaches her Chinese calligraphy by drawing and making up stories with her. Includes information about Chinese characters and a glossary of words in the story.
a story about adventure, friendship, and Chinese characters
Niemann, Christoph
2008
When Lin's beloved pet dragon disappears, she searches for him far and wide until a witch helps her to reach the dragon's new home, in a story that introduces Chinese characters by incorporating them into the illustrations.
Offers children a brief introduction to the life of Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian who developed the Cherokee alphabet and created a way for the tribe to communicate with one another on paper.
