asia

A biography of the United States diplomat, Anna Chennault.

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

Provides an exploration of Asia, discussing its climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.

Photographs and text introduces young readers to Asian dolphins and other marine mammals, discussing their life cycles, hunting methods, favorite foods, and more.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Asia . . . [explores] this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated Asian cookbook for children, including simple recipes for well-known items such as sushi, chicken yalitori, mango pudding, naan pizza, and balinese banana pancakes, among others.

"This . . . journey through the continent of Asia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on a high-speed train through China, sailing on a riverboat along the Mekong River, and walking in the Himalayas"--Provided by publisher.

The son of a traveling merchant, Marco Polo spent his early years among the ports of Venice, Italy. As a young man, he headed eastward with his father and his uncle toward the lands of the Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. Their journey from Europe into Asia, marked by risks, setbacks, and discoveries, transformed every person involved. It also led to one of the world's most studied and most debated travelogues.Marco Tabilio, an emerging talent of Italian cartooning, creates a graphic novel in the form of a puzzle and finds the coming-of-age tale within the legend of Marco Polo.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Asia . . . [explores] this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the location and resources, economy, history, and culture of Asia.