asia

Describes the "comfort women" who were forced into prostitution to serve the Japanese Imperial army during World War II, and examines Japan and the U.S. occupation forces roles in controlled prostitution.

Fifteen not-well-known folktales representing five Asian countries.

Brief text and photographs tell about tigers, including physical characteristics, how they raise their young, and in what part of Asia they are found.

Explores seven natural wonders of Asia and the Middle East including Mount Everest, the Gobi Desert, Mount Fuji, Sumatra Rain Forest, the Dead Sea, Cappadocia, and the Chocolate Hills.

Briefly describes eight festivals celebrated by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese, including various New Year's festivals, Ch'ing Ming, and Buddha's birthday.

Profiles nine men, including Sun Yat-sen of China, Gandhi of India, Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam, and Emilio Aguinaldo of the Philippines, who struggled to free their respective countries from colonial rule or monarchy.

Contains biographies of twelve real princesses who lived in the luxurious world of royalty, yet were not spared the sadness and tragedy of real life.

A multi-volume collection of traditional folk tales from various Asian countries illustrated by native artists.

A collection of essays in which Paisley Rekdal reflects on her childhood and her failure to fit in.