China is opening itself up to the rest of the world like never before by hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This colorful new edition of China: the Culture features the ancient… More →

This revised edition takes a new look at this beautiful and vast country. New topics include: the benefits and problems of a booming economy, an update on the Three Gorges Dam, political… More →

The spotlight is on China having been host to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Maps and illustrations highlight this beautiful introduction to this vast country covered with such diverse… More →

Spotlight on India introduces children to the land, people, and rich traditions of this beautiful country. Breathtaking photos feature the Himalaya Mountains, the Ganges and Indus Rivers, and More →

Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in China today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the… More →

India's culture is a blending of religion and ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the culture of India's former ruler, Britain. This interesting book describes… More →

Many Japanese come from a common background, so they share many of the same beliefs and customs. This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today More →

This fascinating book describes the holidays and traditions of South Korea. Many holidays are based on the seasons such as Lunar New Year and Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving. Others are… More →

China, officially known as the People's Republic of China (PRC), is an enormous country that spans five time zones and multiple geographic regions. Read all about China's ancient and rich… More →

This engaging series explores the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book focuses on how a country's landforms, climate, and resources shape human… More →