Presents an original Korean folk tale about Maya, a poor and kind-hearted girl, who finds a turtles and cares for him not knowing that he will play a part in her destiny.
Explains this lesser-known portion of World War II and Cold War history, from the Soviet influence on Japan's surrender in World War II to the creation of the two Korean countries we know today.
Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.
"Explains . . . the Soviet influence on Japan's surrender in World War II to the creation of the two Korean countries we know today, while exploring how these circumstances brought us to the current strained political landscape"--Amazon.
An adaptation of the legend of Sunsin Yi, a young boy in sixteenth-century Korea, who, inspired by his pet turtle, designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
"Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters"--Provided by publisher.
June Han, who survived her childhood in war-torn Korea thanks to American soldier Hector Brennan and the loving care of missionary wife Sylvie Tanner, reunites with Brennan in her later years to search for Tanner.
Explore the Battle of Inchon of the Korean War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.
