asia

A narrative history of the world, examining the events, movements, determining facts, and circumstances that have shaped human lives; focusing on post-Cold War global politics, post-colonial struggles in the Middle East and Africa, and the roles of conflict and cooperation in the world at the end of the twentieth century.

A collection of articles that survey the full scope of Asian history, discussing major historical events and periods from Bronze Age China to modern India, looking at the geography of the continent, profiling over 1,200 influential men and women, and examining aspects of Asian culture and society.

Provides an introduction to the people, plants, animals, geography, and famous places of Asia. Includes a video, which launches via the Capstone 4D app.

Young readers can learn about how rice is grown, different ways it's used, and why it's such an important crop.

Provides information about the continent of Asia, including its people, countries and cities, landforms, climate, natural resources, and economy.

Explores some of the cultural and natural wonders of China and South Korea, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the ancient city of Qufu, and the Haeinsa Temple.

Provides facts about Asia, highlighting some of the continent's amazing natural features, plants, animals, and peoples, and including photographs, maps, and a time line.

Chronicles the life and adventures of thirteenth-century Italian explorer Marco Polo, and describes his experiences in the Orient and in Asia, his seventeen years at the court of the Kublai Khan, and the legacy he left behind.

Digby and his sister learn all about the life and works of thirteenth-century explorer, Marco Polo, after they discover his silk purse at an antiques market.

A brief biography of the life and travels of thirteenth-century explorer, Marco Polo.