asia

Examines seven historically significant sites throughout the Asian continent, and features the Great Wall of China, the Mahabodhi Temple, Angkor Wat, the Todaiji Temple, Pha That Luang, and the Banaue Rice Terraces, and includes a historic timeline.

Explores the idea that Asian countries will continue to grow economically and may soon unite to form an economic superpower.

Brief text and photographs tell about gibbons, including physical characteristics, how they raise their young, and in what part of Asia they are found.

A collection of more than fifty art activities based on the religions, folkart, and traditions of Asia.

A collection of Asian myths and legends which are suitable to read aloud to children.

Describes some animal species on the continents of Europe, Asia, and North America, and explains what has contributed to their endangerment. Features color photography and reproductions of artwork depicting particular animals.

Introduces the history, religious significance, national styles, and basic steps of traditional dance from Asia.

Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia.

Relates the experiences of naturalist Richard Ives, who journeyed through India and Southeast Asia in search of wild tigers.