china

Presents a memoir in which basketball star Yao Ming recalls his childhood and family in Shanghai, his early love for the game, his success in China, his move to Houston to play in the National Basketball League, and the adjustments he had to make to life and fame in the U.S.

A biography of Chinese ruler Mao Zedong, discussing how he was able to rise to a position of leadership, and considering some of the myths he constructed about his life to contribute to his aura of power.

San Francisco ghostwriter Ruth Young finally begins to understand her Alzheimer's-afflicted mother LuLing's preoccupation with ghosts and curses when she reads Luling's writings of her dark backwoods childhood in 1920s China--where LuLing's mute, disfigured nursemaid committed suicide, and a nearby cave held what may have been the bones of the lost ancient hominid Peking Man.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Chinese civilizations, including the Shang, the eastern Zhou, the Qin, and the Han,showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Discusses the parties, decorations, food, music, games, and presents found at Chinese birthday celebrations.

Discusses the festivals of China and how their songs, recipes, and traditions reflect the culture of the people.

An introduction to the history, geography, and culture of China through brief descriptions of the day-to-day lives of a variety of children.

Reveals the origins of China's distinctive foods and shows how to make a few Chinese dishes including fivespice spareribs, Chinese tea eggs, and egg drop soup.

Retelling of thirteen of author's favorite traditional Chinese fables for young readers.

Sixteen myths, legends, and folktales from ancient sources reveal many aspects of Chinese society, customs, and religion.