chinese

Colorful illustrations and simple text tell the story of China's Treasure Fleet during the fifteenth century under the command of Admiral Zheng He.

Contains illustrations of nearly 28,000 objects listed in both Chinese and English and arranged thematically by groups each relating to a certain activity.

Relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in his calendar. Also discusses the Chinese calendar, zodiac, the qualities associated with each animal, and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.

Provides English to Chinese and Chinese to English translations of ninety thousand words and phrases and includes pronunciations, a writing guide, and a CD-ROM with a talking dictionary and instant translator.

Presents a comprehensive guide directed specifically at the Chinese-speaking populace who desire an understanding of written English and explains the difference between British and American vocabulary and spelling and advice for addressing people in Asian nations.