Region: Asia

Materials from Asia

Japan (Picture a Country Series)

This book introduces the people and the way they live, culture, weather, landscapes, towns and cities of Japan.
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Japan, Nonfiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road

A gripping account of three dramatic journeys that changed history. The fabled Silk Road conjures up the sights, smells and sounds of faraway lands. But traveling the Silk Road took years, and those who set out encountered bandits, starvation and treacherous storms. Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road introduces readers to three great historical figures: [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Europe, Historical Fiction, India, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Mongolia, Short Stories, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Kung Fu Kitty

Abaton is pleased to present the long-awaited book and DVD set Kung Fu Kitty, written, narrated and directed by Lauri Bortz with illustrations, set designs and musical score by Marianne Nowottny, videotaped and engineered by Mark Dagley, starring Abaton mascot and recording star, Frick-the-Cat. Kung Fu Kitty is altogether unrelated to the recent major motion [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, China, Folklore » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)

How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, China, Nonfiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Fu Finds the Way

When the warrior Chang challenges young Fu to a duel, Fu panics. His only hope is that the Master will train him, just as he’s trained all the young warriors of the village.  But instead of teaching Fu to fight, the Master teaches him.to pour tea. Fu learns purpose, flow and patience in the process, [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Fantasy, Hong Kong, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Chenxi and the Foreigner

Love in the time of the Tiananmen Square. Anna never imagined living in such a foreign place. Fresh out of high school, she has joined her father, who works in Shanghai. She’s eager to see China beyond the bicycle-crowded streets between their apartment, her father’s expatriate community and the art school she’s attending. That’s why [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

American Born Chinese

A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he’s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Graphic Novel, Taiwan, United States of America, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Japanese Samurai

The Japanese Samurai details famous samurai battles in Japan. Readers learn about samurai swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the ancient samurai. The Japanese Samurai is part of the Ancient and Medieval People series, which profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history.
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Japan, Nonfiction » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea

Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates [...]
Other Descriptors: Nonfiction, Pakistan, Preschool » Themes: , , , » 2 Comments

Secret Keeper

When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by [...]
Other Descriptors: India, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment
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