Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.
The Great Wall: The Story Of 4,000 Miles Of Earth And Stone That Turned A Nation Into A Fortress (Wonders Of The World Book)
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Yoshi’s Feast
When Yoshi’s neighbor, Sabu, the eel broiler, attempts to charge him for the delicious smelling aromas he has been enjoying, Yoshi hatches a plan to enrich them both.
The Two Bullies
What happens with Ni-ou, the self-proclaimed “strongest fellow in Japan” rows to China to challenge his counter part, Dokkoi?
The Cloudmakers
A Chinese grandfather and his grandson who are captured by the Arab army barter for their freedom by demonstrating the art of papermaking.
In Search Of The Spirit
Describes the creations of some of Japan’s Living National Treasures, artists who are involved in various Japanese arts, including Yuzen dyeing, bamboo basket weaving, Bunraku puppetmaking, swordmaking, Noh theater, and neriage ceramics.
The Children of China
An introduction to the history, geography, and culture of China through brief descriptions of the day-to-day lives of a variety of children.
The Way We Do It In Japan
Gregory experiences a new way of life and wonders if he’ll ever fit in when he moves to Japan with his American mother and his Japanese father.
The Khan’s Daughter
In this retelling of a Mongolian folktale, a simple shepherd must pass three tests in order to marry the Khan’s beautiful daughter.
The Great Wall Of China
A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
A Letter To The King
When Ti Ying’s father is put in prison, Ti Ying, his youngest daughter, is able to save him by writing and delivering a letter to the king.