Describes the events surrounding the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the devastating destruction of these cities, and the eventual Japanese surrender and end of World War II.
Asia
Materials from Asia
Kancil And The Crocodiles: A Tale From Malaysia
A mouse deer and a tortoise trick some hungry crocodiles into helping them cross a river but fail to plan for their getting back.
Belching Hill
An old Japanese woman with a talent for making rice dumplings uses her wits to escape from a cavern filled with ogres.
The Magic Ear
Here is delightful retelling of that ageless tale of goodness and kindness rewarded; …This will be a popular read-aloud for classrooms, and will have great appeal for those who still enjoy a “happily-ever-after”. — NAPRA ReView
The Real Story Of Stone Soup
When a crew of Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
China’s Bravest Girl: The Legend Of Hua Mu Lan
Legend of Hua Mu Lan who goes to war disguised as a man to save the family honor and becomes a great general.
The Dwarf Giant
Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi are visited by a rude dwarf, who inflicts upon them evil and dangerous games before revealing his true self.
Hero Of The Land Of Snow
Recounts the Tibetan myth about the magical birth and heroic exploits of young Gesar.
The Magical Starfruit Tree: A Chinese Folktale
A stingy peddler is chastised for his miserly ways by an old beggar with magical powers.
The Runaway Rice Cake
After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded.