Explores places in Asia that have changed names over the course of their history, including Saigon, Kampuchea, Burma, and others, and looks at the political and geographic reasons for the changes.
Contains an illustrated introduction to the continent of Asia, and includes information on its geography, counties, and various cultural traditions, with full-color maps, flags, photographs, and links to internet websites for further research.
Presents an English translation of thirteenth-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo's account of his travels throughout China, India, Persia, and other places.
Presents chronologically arranged primary and secondary source articles that examine some of the major political, social, and cultural events of the fourteenth century.
Presents chronologically arranged primary and secondary source articles that examine some of the major political, social, and cultural events of the eleventh century.
An illustrated chronicle of the travels of thirteenth-century explorer Marco Polo; includes a discussion of the controversy over whether he indeed went to China.
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.
