In Communist China in 1966, eight-year-old Leap Forward learns about freedom while flying kites with his best friend, by trying to get a caged wild bird to sing, and through the music he is learning to play on a bamboo flute.
"the Dragon Slayer" and other timeless tales of wisdom
Nunes, Shiho S.
An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.
A collection of seven Chinese folktales representing creation, morality, and love; describing the origins of the stories and the Chinese traditions they reflect, and including story notes that examine their meanings.
from starvation in North Korea to salvation in America
Kim, Joseph
2016
Joseph Kim discusses his childhood in North Korea, the devastation of the Great Famine, and how he eventually escaped to China and then the United States where he was taken in by a foster family and learned to thrive.
Students will learn about Tzu's unique views and philosophies on war, understand the historical importance of The Art of War, and discover how Sun Tzu's legacy has evolved and changed over time.