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The hunter

a Chinese folktale
2000
After learning to understand the language of animals, Hai Li Bu the hunter sacrifices himself to save his village.

The stonecutter

1995
A stonecutter wants to be everything he is not and has to learn the hard way that what he really wants to be is exactly who he is.

A Chinese cookbook for kids

2014
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.

Three years and eight months

2013
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.

The vine basket

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.

Warriors and wailers

one hundred ancient Chinese jobs you might have relished or reviled
2012
Describes one hundred ancient Chinese jobs, covering imperial jobs, academic jobs, religious jobs, and more.

A girl named Faithful Plum

a true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
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.

Marco Polo

history's great adventurer : being an account of his travels, 1270-1295
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.

China

2011
Explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in China.

The Chinese thought of it

amazing inventions and innovations
2009
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.

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