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Little green Little green Chun Yu I was born in a small city near the East Sea, when the Great Cultural Revolution began. My name is Little Green, my country Zhong Guo, the Middle Kingdom. When I was ten years old, our leader had die… OL12367409W
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Alice K. Flanagan Explores the origins of Chinese New Year, a holiday that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and describes the preparations, foods, customs, and symbols associated with the celebrati… OL15194675W
Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows Frank Xavier Ross Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass. OL15688330W
China China Ali Brownlie Bojang Part of the "World in Focus" series, this book gives insight into life in Afghanistan, a mountainous country in central Asia, with a rich culture dating back thousands of years. It looks at the chall… OL17004980W
Kubla Khan Kubla Khan Kathleen Krull Always cast in a supporting role in the many books about Marco Polo, the great Kubla Khan now takes center stage in a splendid picture-book biography. He is a wonderful subject-a man who liked to liv… OL17302240W
A ticket to China A ticket to China Janet Riehecky Discusses the people, geography, history, religion, language, customs, lifestyle, and culture of the third largest country in the world. OL1819250W
China China Janet Riehecky Examines the history, society, economy, and culture of China. OL1819265W
Daily life in ancient and modern Beijing Daily life in ancient and modern Beijing Robert F. Baldwin Explores daily life in Beijing in both ancient and modern times. OL1874069W
Leaving China Leaving China James McMullan Illustrator James McMullan discusses how his early childhood in China and his wartime journeys with his mother influenced his life and career. This memoir, presented in paintings and words by intern… OL19710071W
Antiguo Egipto Antiguo Egipto Hart, George Explore las increibles riquezas de la corte de los faraones y de cualquier egipcio, desde sorprendentes joyas, herramientas y juguetes hasta momias eternas. OL19826927W
Moonbeams, dumplings & dragon boats Moonbeams, dumplings & dragon boats Nina Simonds Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festiv… OL2031217W
Uncle Sam's little wars Uncle Sam's little wars John Langellier A history of the United States Army from 1898 to 1902 during the time it served overseas in three international conflicts, focusing on its uniforms and equipment. OL23744623W
Ancient Chinese art Ancient Chinese art Jane Shuter Introduces and explains the history of ancient Chinese art. This title links a range of art, including painting, crafts and sculpture to the historical and cultural contexts of the ancient Chinese an… OL24196713W
A family in China A family in China Nance Lui Fyson Describes the life of a twelve-year-old from rural northeast China and the ways her life is different from when her mother was a child. OL2640464W
Mao vs. Chiang Mao vs. Chiang Robert S. Elegant Traces the events of the twenty-four year struggle for power between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung and their influence on the destiny of China. OL3352305W
D is for Doufu D is for Doufu Maywan Shen Krach An alphabet book approach exploring the beauty and richness of the Chinese culture. OL3357039W
Red star & green dragon Red star & green dragon Lila Perl Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China. OL3751140W
The Great Wall The Great Wall Elizabeth Mann Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it. OL500241W
A day on a Chinese commune A day on a Chinese commune Audrey Topping Brief text and black-and-white photographs follow the daily activities of a little boy living on a commune in China. OL6333145W
Acrobats & ping-pong Acrobats & ping-pong Isobel Willcox Highlights various forms of recreation enjoyed by the people of China. OL6333302W
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