asia

Describes the many animals Marco Polo encountered on his famous journey on the Silk Road.

Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of Asia, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.

Step-by-step instructions for making both ancient and modern crafts, toys, and foods from various countries on the Asian continent and from Japan.

An exploration of the golden age of Asia, looking at the Asia of the Middle Ages as a center of international, interethnic, and intercontinental commerce, culture, diplomacy, and learning, and sharing stories of travelers and explorers who contributed to the great Asian civilizations.

Twelve Asian comic artists, including Kumiko, Ryusuke Hamamoto, joshclub, and Craig Au Yeung, reveal the methods they use to create their characters, explain how they develop their ideas, and offer step-by-step instructions on how to create characters and settings.

Discusses Portuguese voyages of discovery and exploration around Africa and Asia in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's northern continents that have become extinct.

Presents full-color illustrated instructions for making fifteen different kites from Asia.

Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

A collection of stories from Japan, Siberia, Korea, and Burma about the moon--why it shines and why it changes shape.