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"In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in the Tang Dynasty of ancient China and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as farmers tend their crops, as empress Wu Zetian listens to poetry, and as everyone enjoys the Lantern Festival. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience. Children can learn more about ancient China using Fact Surfer,...

When a bandit clan known as the Chinese Dragons invades your small village in 7th century China, you must choose between life as an orphaned prisoner and a run for freedom.

A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the Emperor's attention. Many paint their faces white and style their hair attractively, hoping to lure in the One Above All with their beauty. Some present him with fantastic gifts, such as jade pendants and scrolls of calligraphy, while others rely on their knowledge of seduction to draw his interest. But young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give...

In 731 Chang'An, China, Han Yu rises every day with the first beat of the city drums to sell steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers. In 1931 Chinatown, New York, Luli Lee spends her evenings gazing out at the city from the roof of her parents' restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art. There is a comfortable rhythm to the small but content lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang'An...