Materials from China
When Lin Lin and her father immigrate to Canada from China, they bring with them one of their most treasured possessions – a traditional Chinese violin. From the beauty of their new country to the uneasiness of not fitting in, this violin sees them through all their experiences, good and bad.
In this retelling of a traditional Chinese tale, a boy finds a treasure in an unexpected place.
A Chinese grandfather and his grandson who are captured by the Arab army barter for their freedom by demonstrating the art of papermaking.
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
Mei Mei and Chang’s life in their Chinese village takes a drastic turn after Yangtze River begins to rise and sweeps the houses, trees, animals, and people along its path.
A retelling of the original Chinese poem in which a brave young girl masquerades as a boy and fights the Tartars in the Khan’s army.
An introduction to the history, geography, and culture of China through brief descriptions of the day-to-day lives of a variety of children.
A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.
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.