chinese language materials

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days.

Eight-year-old Jack, his seven-year-old sister, Annie, and Peanut the mouse ride in a tree house to the Amazon rain forests, where they encounter giant ants, flesh-eating piranhas, hungry crocodiles, and wild jaguars. Presented in English and Chinese.

The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back in time to feudal Japan where the siblings learn about the ways of the ninja.

A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

Follows the gentle adventures of friends Frog and Toad as they make lists, plant flowers, bake cookies, contemplate bravery, and dream of fame. Presented in English and Chinese, with an audio CD.

Having felt deprived all her life of schooling, friends, mother, and even her name by her twin sister, Louise finally begins to find her identity.

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese using simplified characters and an easy-to-read pronunciation guide.

At the Great Wall, Ming meets the Wall's patron saint and learns about its history.

Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea. Presented in English and Chinese and includes audio CD.

More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded mushroom surprise, and study a hobo during show-and-tell.