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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book...
Author
Series
Chinese Cinderella volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Description
The author tells the story of her painful childhood in China where she lived until the age of fourteen with her father, stepmother, and siblings, all of whom considered her bad luck because her mother died shortly after giving birth to her.
4) China
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how the culture of China is reflected in its many festivals.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.
7) China
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grade three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of China"--Provided by publisher.
12) China
Description
Discusses the festivals of China and how their songs, recipes, and traditions reflect the culture of the people.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
19) China, the land
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Covers the land of China, including its geography, agriculture, cities, and man-made wonders like the Great Wall.
20) Lunar New Year
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Join Ling and her family as they celebrate 15 days of Lunar New Year--a time full of careful preparations, delicious food, lanterns, fireworks, and dragon dancing."--