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Seven brothers were born, looking exactly the sameas one another, but each had a unique capability.

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.

Traces the history of dragon symbols and legends in the Chinese culture.

Relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in his calendar. Also discusses the Chinese calendar, zodiac, the qualities associated with each animal, and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.

A retelling of an ancient Chinese tale which explains how the panda first got its black-and-white markings, telling of Dolma, a young shepherdess whose selfless act saves the life of a panda cub.

A Chinese bell-maker's daughter makes a noble sacrifice so that the casting of The Great Bell for the emperor will be flawless.

When the beautiful tapestry woven by a poor woman is stolen by fairies, her three sons set out on a magical journey to retrieve it. A retelling of a traditional Chinese tale.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the wildlife of China, discussing diversity, giant pandas, golden monkeys, takins, snow leopards, South China tigers, elephants, desert and grassland animals, ocean and river creatures, birds, butterflies and moths, bees, silkworms, animals signs, protection, and conservation.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the plants of China, discussing diversity, forests, bamboo, farming, field crops, fruit, vegetables, Chinese medicine, gardens, and conservation.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the people and cities of China, discussing population trends, religion and beliefs, transportation, health care, houses, schools, language, work, traditional foods, Chinese tea, famous landmarks, and sister cities.