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Red star & green dragon: looking at New China
Par Lila Perl. 1983
Japan, where East meets West (Discovering our heritage)
Par Judith Davidson. 1983
An introduction to the history and culture of Japan including a discussion of Japanese in the United States. Discusses Japanese…
legends, festivals, home life, schools, and sports. Grades 5-8. 1983. (Discovering our heritage)China homecoming
Par Jean Fritz. 1985
The author lived in China until she was 13 years old. In this book, she tells of her return to…
Hankou, her home town, four decades later. Companion volume to "Homesick : my own story" (DC06014). For junior and senior high readers. c1985.Your rights (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.China and the Chinese
Par Lyn Harrington. 1966
Mustang, the forbidden kingdom: exploring the lost Himalayan land
Par Michel Peissel. 1967
An anthropologist and explorer describes his travels and experiences when he became the first foreigner ever to make an extended…
visit to Mustang, a tiny, independent land on the Nepal border, surrounded on three sides by Tibet. For junior and senior high readers. 1967.The people of Japan
Par Pearl S Buck. 1966
Comparing the Japan she knew as a child with the Japan of today, the author discusses the changes which have…
occurred since World War II. Family life, sexual attitudes, the position of women, and traditions are some of the topics covered. For junior and senior high readers. 1966.Iqbal and his ingenious idea: how a science project helps one family and the planet (CitizenKid)
Par Rebecca Green, Elizabeth Suneby. 2018
When his mother is forced to cook indoors due to the monsoon season in Bangladesh, young Iqbal decides the school…
district's science fair is the perfect time to create a stove that doesn't produce smoke and harmful fumes. For grades 2-4. 2018Gandhi for kids: his life and ideas, with 21 activities (For Kids series #62)
Par Ellen Voelckers Mahoney. 2016
Recounts the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948). Discusses how his work to promote nonviolence, peace, simplicity, and freedom connects…
to contemporary issues. Includes activities such as making Nan Khatai cookies, practicing anti-consumerism, and designing a vegetarian menu. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2016Samurai rising: the epic life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
Par Pamela S. Turner, Gareth Hinds. 2016
Documents the true story of the legendary samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune (1159-1189), who was raised in the household of the enemies…
who killed his father. Later, Yoshitsune was sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Sachiko: a Nagasaki bomb survivor's story (Nonfiction - Young Adult)
Par Caren Barzelay Stelson. 2016
Recounts the story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki through the eyes of Sachiko Yasui, who was six when the…
devastation was wrought. Describes her experiences in the aftermath of the attack as well as her long journey to find peace. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Angel Island: gateway to Gold Mountain
Par Russell Freedman. 2013
Recounts the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station. The San Francisco Bay island served as an entry point for…
half a million Asian immigrants to the United States in the early twentieth century. Highlights life in the detention barracks, interrogations, and the hardships the immigrants endured. For grades 5-8. 2013Ancient India (Ancient civilizations)
Par Rebecca Rowell. 2015
Overview of the history and accomplishments of ancient India's civilization, including its government and the birth of Buddhism. Provides details…
on art, faith, culture, military might, and its continuing legacy. For grades 6-9. 2015The smart girl's guide to privacy: practical tips for staying safe online
Par Violet Blue. 2015
Investigative journalist discusses the hidden dangers in social media, dating websites, and apps that predators use to target women. Demonstrates…
how to protect yourself from identity theft and online stalkers, how to create safe profiles and block trackers, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2015Where is ... ?: Books 1-6 (Where is...?)
Par Patricia Brennan Demuth, Jerry Hoare, Who Hq, Who Hq. 2015
Six books highlighting facts and history about important places in the world. Includes Where Are the Great Pyramids?, Where Is…
Mount Rushmore?, Where Is Niagara Falls?, Where Is the Empire State Building?, Where Is the Grand Canyon?, and Where Is the Great Wall? For grades 3-6. 2015At home in her tomb: Lady Dai and the ancient Chinese treasures of Mawangdui
Par Sarah S. Brannen, Christine Liu-Perkins. 2014
Explores the mysteries of the Mawangdui (mah-wahng-dway) tombs, one of China's top archaeological finds, and sheds light on what life…
was like during the Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). Details the burial and condition of Lady Dai's body and cause of death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2014America's unwritten constitution: the precedents and principles we live by
Par Akhil Reed Amar. 2012
Yale Law School professor and author of America's Constitution (DB 62200) discusses the supporting work used in deciding what is…
considered constitutional, including values, precedents, and practice. Details the history of interpretation of the Constitution and speculates on what the future holds for the document. 2012Eruption!: volcanoes and the science of saving lives (Scientists in the Field)
Par Elizabeth Rusch, Tom Uhlman. 2013
Explores the dangers of living near volcanoes and details past deadly eruptions around the world. Highlights a group of scientists…
working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program to help predict future eruptions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire (World history)
Par Don Nardo. 2010
Portrays the life, career, and legacy of Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Discusses the customs of the Mongolians, their weapons…
and warfare techniques, military and legal reforms, conquests in China and western Asia, and the empire after the death of Kublai Khan, Genghis's grandson. For grades 6-9. 2011Project seahorse (Scientists in the Field)
Par Pamela S. Turner. 2010
Discusses biologists' work setting up a Marine Protected Area on a reef in the Philippines. Describes their study of seahorse…
reproduction, life cycle, and habitat. Profiles a local fisherman, whose family depends on his catch, and explores the community's role in the conservation effort. For grades 5-8. 2010