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Describes Marco Polo's travels through Asia, and discusses the people and cultures he encountered.

Presents an introduction to the physical landscapes, contrasting climates, and population of China; provides information about the country's environment and economic development; and looks at regional differences, and future challenges facing the nation.

Contains a range of Chinese recipes from easy to difficult, an overview of Chinese food, information about authentic ingredients, and safety tips.

An introduction to the cooking of China that features basic recipes for rice and tea, appetizers and soups, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts, as well as holiday and festival foods; presents details on the Chinese dining table and dining traditions; and provides low-fat and vegetarian alternatives.

In thirteenth-century China, after trying to save his widowed mother from a horrendous second marriage, twelve-year-old Haoyou has life-changing adventures when he takes to the sky as a circus kite rider and ends up meeting the great Mongol ruler Kublai Khan.

Adeline is just three days old when her mother dies. She is blamed for the death and considered bad luck.

Examines the costumes of China and Japan at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the counties, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Yanyan, having always wanted to be a doctor, makes a difficult decision to leave the exciting Liang Baoshu behind in China and moves to New York to attend medical school.

The Binkerton kids study the civilization of ancient China by traveling back to the time of the Han Dynasty.

A collection of illustrated photographs and drawings that examines major points in ancient Chinese civilization including the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Army.

The posthumous papers of Rebecca MacKenzie document her adventures, along with her brother Doug, in 1920s China as the teenaged siblings are sent to live aboard their uncle's ship where they become involved in the dangerous activities of a mysterious secret society called the Honourable Guild of Specialists.

A description of life in ancient China written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the culture, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, health, and safety.

Describes China's history, geography, natural world, people, culture, government, and economy, and includes special topic boxes, maps, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Presents an introduction to China, providing information on its environment, population, economy, culture, religion, and more.

Street urchin ShaoSu is befriended by Hok and Ying and feels he has finally found a new family, until he learns his new friends are two of China's most wanted criminals and their actions will place ShaoSu's life, and the future of China, in danger.