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SICHUAN & CHINA'S GIANT PANDAS
For Kids
China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Mu Lan
• Charlie Chin
• Tomie Arai
LITERATURE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 30 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
The classic legend of Mu Lan is retold for readers ages 6 to 10 in this bilingual edition. As you probably remember from the Disney animated feature, Mu Lan disguises herself as a man and fights for her family's honor. Narrated in rhyme, it's perfect for reading aloud. Chinese characters are integrated into the full color illustrations.
(CHN261, $18.40) |
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Project Panda, Adventures of Riley
• Amanda Lumry
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 36 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
It's "Panda-monium" in China when a rare giant panda mysteriously disappears from the world's largest panda reserve! Riley and family must face remote mountain forests, snow leopards, red pandas and more in their desperate search for clues. When disaster strikes, Riley must act fast to save the day, and the missing panda.
(CHN474, $16.99) |
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The Puzzle of the Missing Panda, China
• Elizabeth Singer Hunt
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 108 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
For his seventh mission, young secret agent Jack Stalwart finds himself inside China's famous Wolong Nature Reserve, where he must join forces with a surly park assistant to locate an endangered Giant Panda named Ling. Jack's adventures will keep young readers on the edges of their seats, while introducing them to the language, culture and wildlife of China.
(CHN577, $5.99) |
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Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding
• Lenore Look
• Yumi Heo
LITERATURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Chinese wedding traditions come alive in this story of a mischief-making Chinese-American girl who worries that her uncle will forget about her after he marries. With charming mixed-media illustrations.
(CHN348, $17.99) |
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Zen Shorts
• John J Muth
RELIGION •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A charming introduction to the Zen tradition for young readers accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations. When Stillwell, a giant panda bear, moves next door he shares traditional Buddhist and Taoist tales with his three curious young neighbors. His stories introduce the virtues of generosity, the nature of luck, and the dangers of anger.
(CHN268, $17.99) |
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Eyewitness Ancient China
• Arthur Cotterell
REFERENCE •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
This handsomely illustrated overview of the history, art and accomplishments of ancient China is terrific for children ages 9-12. Informative text, color photographs and detailed illustrations introduce China's rich heritage.
(CHN50, $16.99) |
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