china

"The Great Wall of China was built to stop intruders from invading the country. Construction began more than 2,000 years ago. The wall took more than 1,000 years to build. Find out more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

A narrated dramatization of the reign of Ch'in Shih-huang, concluding with the excavation of the terra cotta army buried in Shenshi Province.

When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.

Relates the consequences of a stonecutter's foolish longing for power.

Examines the life and career of Yao Ming, discussing his childhood in China, and the challenges he faced adjusting to life in the U.S. after being drafted to play basketball for the Houston Rockets in 2002.

In Communist China in 1966, eight-year-old Leap Forward learns about freedom while flying kites with his best friend, by trying to get a caged wild bird to sing, and through the music he is learning to play on a bamboo flute.

An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.

With the aid of a sorceress, young Li Ju seeks his mother's precious handmade tapestry held by the fairies of Sun Mountain.