china

Discusses eating habits and customs in China, the food and drink the Chinese customarily consume, and accompanying equipment and traditions.

Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Chinese Americans, their immigration, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experiences with discrimination, and integration into American society.

Discusses Chinese civilization mainly of the Han and T'ang dynasties, when paper and printing were invented and art and poetry flourished.

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. Includes author's notes on his childhood in Beijing, life under Mao Zedong, and the Cultural Revolution.

With the lantern festival close at hand, Old Chan, the master paper lantern maker, must find an apprentice with the talent to continue his work.

Briefly describes the most important Chinese holiday, which signals the end of winter and the coming of spring.

An artist agrees to paint a dragon on the wall of a Chinese village, but the magistrate's insistence that he paint eyes on the dragon has amazing results.

Contains an introduction to China, following the life of a young girl as she travels between school and home, including information on Chinese cities, culture and traditions. Includes maps and photographs.

Follows seven-year-old Ren Yikang through a typical day in the Chinese city of Changzhi.

Examines the customs, traditions, foods, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year.