Home of two of the world's highest peaks - Mount Everest and K2 - the Himalayas are both revered and feared by mountaineers around the world. This fascinating book describes the geological… More →
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The first wave of Japanese immigrants in the 1800s were young men who left overcrowded fishing and farming villages in hopes of a better life in North America. An enlightening account of the… More →
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows… More →
The mighty Yangtze River - the third-longest river in the world - is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route,… More →
Children will have fun preparing some of China's typical dishes themselves! The Young Chef's Chinese Cookbook contains fifteen easy-to-prepare recipes each with step-by-step instructions,… 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 →
Vietnam maintains a strong link to the past but foreign cultures, especially from the West, are beginning to have an influence on their own culture. Celebrate the festivals that honor… More →
The natural beauty of Vietnam's landscape from dense jungles to scenic beaches is revealed in this new revised edition. Fascinating new information also explores Vietnam's first peoples, its… More →
Readers will enjoy seeing candid photographs of the people of Vietnam as they go about their daily lives in this revised new book. New information features Vietnamese legends and modern… More →