China is the fourth-largest country in the world, and it is home to one of the broadest-reaching culinary traditions. This engaging, fact-filled book explores the foods associated with five of the best-known food destinations in the country. Simple recipes from each region are presented in easy-to-follow steps and photographs.
Recounts the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong from 1942-1945 as Choi, a ten-year-old Chinese American boy, secretly joins the resistance and saves thousands of American, British and Canadian forces. Includes historical notes and photographs.
Life has been hard for fourteen-year-old Mehrigul, a member of the Uyghur tribal group scorned by the Chinese communist regime, so when an American offers to buy all the baskets she can make in three weeks, Mehrigul strives for a better future for herself and her family despite her father's opposition.
a true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
Bernstein, Richard
2011
Tells the true story of Zhongmei Lei, an eleven-year-old girl in 1977 who won one of twelve spots at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and whose determination to remain in the school impressed teachers and students alike; and discusses how Zhongmei, whose name means Faithful Plum, went on to form her own dance company which debuted in New York when she was in her late twenties.
history's great adventurer : being an account of his travels, 1270-1295
Twist, Clint
2011
Informative text, booklets, foldouts, maps, and excerpts from "The Travels of Marco Polo" provide information about the life and journeys of the Christian merchant.
Examines over sixty ideas and inventions that originated in China, covering eleven subject areas, including metal, transportation and exploration, paper and printing, and food, and including a time line and map.