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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,...

A leading foreign policy expert offers a look at the inner workings of China to explore a hidden world of intellectual debate that is fueling a new Chinese revolution and to reflect on what this will mean in terms of both China as a nation and its role in global affairs.

Discusses the various traditions associated with the Chinese New Year, covering its history, basis on the stages of the moon, preparations that are made, the food and festivities people enjoy, and more, with lyrics to the Lion Dance song.

"Village Life in China - A Study in Sociology" is one of the author's fascinating written accounts of his experiences living and travelling China during the late 19th century, this particular volume focusing on the subject of rural life in the country. He wrote this book while living among the local population in small agricultural villages, noting down his observations and compiling them into this insightful glimpse of 19th-century rural China. Arthur...

"In this picture book, a young girl shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents"-- Provided by publisher.

"Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal"--WorldCat.

"Located on the continent of Asia, China is a land of deserts, tropical forests, great rivers, and plains. It is also home to some of the world's tallest mountains. Find out more" -- Back cover.

Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through China home of the majestic Himalayas, the magnificent Great Wall of China, and historic Tiananmen Square. Readers will learn about China s history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including...

"When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year."-- Provided by publisher.

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...