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CHI4395 CHINESE HISTORY: Ancient China to 1911 $13.95
Illustrated by Fu Chunjiang, Paperback, 188 pp., ISBN:9789812294395
Learn Chinese history in a nutshell with this easy-to-read record of imperial China. Part of the popular new History Express series, with illustrations and interesting comics, the perfect speed course to cover thousands of years of history
CHI6477 COMMON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINESE HISTORY $12.95
Compiled by The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Revised Edition 270 pp., ISBN:9787040207170
A concise history of China from the pre-Qin period to the return of Hong Kong and Macao, complete with visual aids, including charts and photographs, to help track the place in time from each section. When considering China, it is impossible to separate the culture, geography and history from one another. As a collection these books give readers a well-rounded understanding of Chinas past and present, supplying them with common knowledge of this fascinating country.
CHI6484 COMMON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINESE GEOGRAPHY $12.95
Compiled by The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Paperback, 258 pp., ISBN:9787040207200
Common Knowledge about Chinese Geography is a brief introduction to Chinese geography. The book is divided into seven parts: A General Survey of China, Resources and Environment, Transportation and Water Conservancy, Land of Charm and Beauty, Seven Ancient Capitals of China, Enchanting Cities, and Traveling around China. It covers general Chinese geography including cities and scenic spots with historical and cultural heritage. Exquisitely illustrated, this updated edition offers a faithful account of added sights and important construction projects.
MCC7049 CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR: An Activity Book $8.95
Hingman Chan, Paperback, 32pp, ISBN:9781932457049
Celebrating Chinese New Year is a fun-filled craft, activity and resource book. In addition to basic facts and history of the Chinese New Year, your students will learn to make a dragon parade, a paper lantern, and red lucky envelopes following simple directions and examples in this activity book. They will also have fun discovering the meanings of their Chinese Zodiac signs. This classroom tested copy-ready activity book is an excellent resource for elementary to middle school teachers.
THE ORIGINS OF CHINESE CULTURE SERIES $10.95 Each
Designed for children 9 years and older, and filled with fun dialogs and stories, these paperback comic books from Singapore make learning about China fun. The titles are very popular with schools and libraries.
CHI9811 100 CELEBRATED CHINESE WOMEN $24.95
Illustrated by Lu Yanguang, Hardcover, 228 pp., ISBN:9789813029811
These women reflect the abundant and varied roles which women have played in over 2,000 years of Chinese history. Warriors and weaklings, sages and fools, chaste maidens and sirens, their lives have inspired everything from idioms and old wives' tales to religious cults.
CHI4812 MOONCAKES AND HUNGRY GHOSTS: Festivals of China $14.95
Carol Stepanchuk, Charles Wong, 156 pp., ISBN:9780835124812
Elegant photographs and colorful illustrations, explore the food, costumes, customs, religious significance, song-and-dance performances and symbolism that are important aspects of Chinese festivals. The reader will be introduced to the beauty, drama and flair of China's most popular celebrations, including the Lunar New Year, Quingming, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn. Written in an informal, accessible style, Mooncakes & Hungry Ghosts includes poems and literary excerpts from both ancient and modern Chinese writers and is a must for library collections.
CHI0036 Legends of Ten Chinese Traditional Festivals $9.95
han Tong, 60 pp., ISBN:9787801380036
Journey through this illustrated story book about ten traditional Chinese holidays including Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Through vivid stories and illustrations, young readers will get a glimpse of Chinese folk customs.
CHI1522 AMERICAN BORN CHINESE $17.95
Gene Yang, Paperback, 240 pp., ISBN:9781596431522
2006 National Book Award Nominee for Young People's Literature.
Acclaimed for his brilliant depiction of the Chinese American experience, Yang interweaves three seemingly disparate stories into one, using surreal and all-too-real storytelling tools. For the first time ever, a full-length graphic novel details the specific trials and tribulations of the Chinese American Diaspora.
CHI3985 INSPIRATIONS FROM CONFUCIUS $13.95
Chen Wangheng, Paperback, 218 pp., ISBN:9789812293985
More than 100 choice quotations in Chinese, pinyin and English with accompanying cartoons, are classified under eight broad themes taken from the Analect., in this excellent book. Included are feature sections on Confucius' life, achievements and influence. Depicted in vivid illustrations this handy reference is perfect for students and teachers.
CHI9934 CHINESE ASTROLOGY: A General Guide to the Animal Cycle $16.95
Sherman Tai, 218 pp., ISBN:9789813029934
Why is the Dragon year so popular for having children? Are people born in the year of the pig naturally lazy? Read this guide with an open mind and then decide how accurate the Chinese art of divination is. You just might find yourself charting a course of action based on certain “animal” tendencies for the next 12 years
CHI3862 POPULAR CHINESE PROVERBS $17.95
Geraldine Chay, 144pp Softcover ISBN:9789812293862
The many proverbs and idioms in the Chinese language give it much of its color and richness. Drawn from a wealth of sources, these ancient sayings offer a fascinating insight into the Chinese culture. Using illustrations and explanations of the metaphors and history behind them, their origins and meanings are presented in an easy-to-understand format.
LRP0736 CHINESE CROSSWORDS $12.95
Tong Yan, Ying Fu, 186 pp. Softcover ISBN:9781592650736
Crossword puzzles provide a unique opportunity for learning a language. This collections uses the established crossword puzzle format loved by millions worldwide, but the clues are given in English and the answers must be completed using Chinese characters. Not only do the puzzles have to make sense where they intersect, but special attention must be given to proper sentence structure and grammar. Complete answer key with characters and pinyin romanization included.
LRP0446 CHINESE ETIQUETTE AND CULTURE $9.95
Cathy Zhou 125 pp Softcover ISBN:9781592650446
Travelers to China, businesspeople, and anyone involved in cross-cultural relations will be interested in this pocket reference for all aspects of Chinese table manners, etiquette, and cultural traditions.
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