asia

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

Presents a brief history of each mainland country of Asia, from Afghanistan to Yemen.

Contains a comprehensive study into the ancient Asian civilizations from approximately 3000 B.C. and includes a history of the region, over nine hundred entries that cover archaeological sites, political, and economic development, and articles on religion, trade, and warfare.

Presents an introduction to the continent of Asia, in simple text with photographs, and includes information on its countries, borders, physical features, climate, plants and animals, as well as its history and early civilizations.

Contains resources designed to help teachers, parents, students, and librarians explore the people, cultures, governments, and history of the countries that make up Asia.

Presents an English translation of thirteenth-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo's account of his travels throughout China, India, Persia, and other places.

An introduction to Asia, including cultures, landscapes, and animals, as well as one of Asia's amazing modern marvels.

Venetian merchant Marco Polo's account of his travels in north and south China.

Background information and current world press articles on India and South Asia.

Chronicles the history of the Asian world from the rise of Yoritomo, Japan's first shogun, to the mutiny of Korean general Yi Songgye, discussing the religion, culture, politics, military actions, trade, and other aspects of the region, and including brief profiles of significant people.