asia

Provides a portrait of Angel Island, which processed more than half a million immigrants between 1910 and 1940. Details the hardships many immigrants endured as they waited to be processed and includes black-and-white photographs.

Describes the Great Wall of China, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the dynasties behind its construction, what it was used for, and what it's like today.

An alphabetical introduction to the diverse peoples, lands, and cultures of the world's largest continent.

Journey down India's longest river, the Ganges, in this thrilling, informative adventure. Travel through the Himalayan Mountains to the Indian Ocean as you learn about the seasons and the land, as well as the people and culture of India.

Provides a brief overview of Hinduism and other Eastern religions including Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Includes information on their history, festivals, ceremonies, and everyday practices.

Follows the adventures of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant who traveled along the Silk Road to the court of Kublai Khan in China.

Describes the size, location, land, animals, plants, history, people, and landmarks of Asia.

"Land, oceans, and seas frame the Asian continent. The landscape of Asia ranges from deserts and tropical rain-forests to coral reefs and freshwater rivers. Learn more about this exciting environment in Asia. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.

"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Asia, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--.