chinese mythology

From being buried with the emperor through breaking bones while building the Great Wall of China, daily life in ancient China was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Chinese in this fascinating history title.

"Twelve-year-old Astrid Xu stumbles upon an ancient Chinese scroll that she hopes is the key to curing her mother's depression, but when it transports her and her younger sister Marilla to a realm where Chinese legends are real, they suddenly find themselves caught in a war between good and evil"--OCLC.

A retelling of the classic story, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall, trains in kung fu, and must save her grandmother and village from a mighty dragon. Inclues an author's note discussing how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine's heritage.

Presents an adapted retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale about the legend of the Monkey King.

Presents an adapted retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale.

An introduction to Chinese gods and mythology.

"Kyoshi's place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented-but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages to the Southern Air Temple, where she can master the elements beyond what she could have ever imagined. But while her bending grows stronger, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, the daofei, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the four nations are destroyed irreparably"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses the mythology of ancient China by looking at how they describe the times they were created and how they influenced the Chinese religions.

Genie Lo is a normal, overachieving high school student focused on getting into Harvard. But when her hometown is suddenly invaded by demons straight out of Chinese folklore, her only guide is the reincarnation of the Monkey King--posing as an attractive boy named Quentin--who tells Genie that only she has the power to open the gates of heaven.