Theme: temple

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

What mysteries hide inside this ancient Cambodian temple? When local children lead the author through the ruins, he discovers a little-known secret. In 1100 CE, the mighty Khmer people of Cambodia built the world’s largest religious monument: the sprawling stone temple of Angkor Wat. Now, thousands visit the crumbling ruins each year to see the [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Peace Bell

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Yuko’s grandmother remembers that when she was a little girl many years ago in Japan, her town’s beautiful temple bell was taken away to be used as scrap metal for the war effort. She thought she’d never see it again. After the war the bell was brought to America by a U. S. Navy crew [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Historical Fiction, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Egypt

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format. Get a glimpse inside the chambers [...]

Descriptors: Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

One Leaf Rides the Wind: Counting in a Japanese Garden

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

In this collection of haiku, a young girl walks through a Japanese garden and discovers many delights, from one leaf to ten stone lanterns. Includes notes about Japanese religion and philosophy.

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Temple Cat

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

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