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Yuan returns to China in the middle of chaos and he tries to restore peace to his family.

"Mulan is a curious, clever young girl with a love for adventure and learning. But there is no greater love than the one she has for her family. She will do anything for them--even if it means joining the army disguised as a man in her father's place. In battle, Mulan must find her bravery and her strength to become the legendary woman warrior she is destined to be"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at the lives of Chinese-American contemporary artists Shan Zuo and Da Huang Zhou.

Examines female infanticide in China, drawing on little-known Chinese documents and illustrations to describe the causes of female infanticide and its persistence.

"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now known as Confucianism--are practiced by over six million people in the world"--Provided by publisher.

"The Huns have crossed the Great Wall. Their leader, Shan-Yu, seems unstoppable. Only a hero can change the course of events and prevent China from being conquered. That hero will be found in the most unexpected place, in an unlikely guise"--OCLC.

"After a series of disastrous choices and rejections, seventeen-year-old Chinese American Iris Wang is thrust into the decadent world of Beijing high society as her cousin's English tutor"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated retelling for young readers of the Chinese folktale about a dragon that threatens a village each spring and Mei, the young girl who is destined to defeat him.

"In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan and her family who are rescued from the roof of their home in Xingtai. After leaving a shelter, they have no other option than to return home to rebuild without enough food, power, or a way to communicate. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different ways floods start, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--Provided by publisher.

A look at food habits and cooking in China.