mongolia

A collection of twenty-five traditional Mongolian folktales about animals, magic, domestic affairs, and the relationship between man and nature.

Presents the ancient Mongolian legend about the love between a poor shepherd boy and a white horse he found on the open steppes; and is accompanied by an audio CD.

Discusses how the authors became paleontologists and describes their expeditions to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and the important fossils they found there.

In this retelling of a Mongolian folktale a simple shepherd must pass three tests in order to marry the Khan's beautiful daughter.

Presents photographs and information about a typical summer day in the life of a nomadic family in Mongolia, and includes facts about the Asian country.

A Mongolian baby describes his first year of life in a nomadic community, from the smells of food cooking to the people he met.

The author shares the story of her experiences while riding a bicycle on an eight-month, eight-thousand-kilometer trek from Mongolia, through China, and down the length of Vietnam.

Relates how the tragic parting of a boy and his horse led to the creation of the horse-head fiddle of the Mongolian shepherds.

Discusses the festivals and holidays of Mongolia and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.

In this retelling of a Mongolian folktale a simple shepherd must pass three tests in order to marry the Khan's beautiful daughter.