inner mongolia (china)

Facts about the Mongols, indigenous peoples of central Asia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives.

The author describes what it was like to live and grow up in Inner Mongolia, China, when she was eight years old.

"When a Mongolian elder named Gree Shrek hunts a female moose by mistake, her young calf is left behind. Saddened by her loss, Gree Shrek names the calf Xiao Han ('Little Moose') and the moose and man form an authentic attachment. Xiao Han accompanies Gree Shrek as the hunter-gatherer herds reindeer, sets up camp, forages for food in the forest, and visits his peoples' village, where many fun adventures happen. But as the little moose grows bigger, Gree Shrek knows he must return his companion to the forest"--Provided by the publisher.

Facts about the Mongols, indigenous peoples of central Asia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives. Intended for fifth to eight grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the history of the Silk Road of Eurasia while showcasing relics from Chinese museum collections, originally gleaned from archaeological sites in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.