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Adventures Of The Treasure Fleet: China Discovers The World $25.95

Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It s true! Adventures of the...

Amazons! Women Warriors of the World $26.95

Powerful women may be given short shrift in history books, but the world-???+-?-+s folklore is filled with tales of their heroic exploits. Durga the Demon-Slayer, Al-Datma of Egypt, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, are...

Balinese Children's Favorite Stories $23.95

Balinese Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven intriguing stories narrated by the beautiful daughter of the king's adviser. Once upon a time, a girl is summoned to the royal chamber. From the moment she...

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories $23.95

This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and...

Chinese History Stories Volume 1: Stories from the Zhou Dynasty (1122-221 BC) $27.95

Foolish kings, clever scholars, brave generals, and kindhearted princesses - you-???+-?-+ll find them all in the rich and colorful history of China, and in the stories told by generation after generation of Chinese people...

Chinese History Stories Volume 2: Stories from the Imperial Era (221 BC-AD 1912) $27.95

Foolish kings, clever scholars, brave generals, and kindhearted princesses - you-???+-?-+ll find them all in the rich and colorful history of China, and in the stories told by generation after generation of Chinese people...

Coyote Speaks: Wonders of the Native American World $27.50

A one-of-a-kind compilation of beliefs, stories, and cultural artifacts from Native American tribes. Coyote Speaks explains how to look at and appreciate Native American culture. For thousands of years, tribal ways and...

Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition $25.50

Domitila is not only "sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring," she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving...

Dragonsong: A Fable for the New Millenium $24.00

Once every thousand years the four Imperial Dragons choose one dragon to be Keeper of the Mountain. Now, little Chiang-An, being the youngest dragon, must find a gift that will last a thousand years to win the honor of the...

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories $23.95

Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness...

Japanese Children's Favorite Stories $25.95

Singing turtles, flying farmers and a dragon who cries--these are just some of the magical characters you'll meet in this delightful collection of children's stories. This beautifully illustrated book follows our classic and...

Korean Children's Favorite Stories $23.95

Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folk tales that have thrived for generations. Some are unique to Korea, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos,...

Land of Morning Calm: Korean Culture Then and Now $24.95

What was life like in Ancient Korea? What did people eat? What did they believe in? How is it different now? Take a journey to both ancient and modern Korea, where you will find a rich world of history and traditions that...

Magic Hoofbeats: Horse Tales from Many Lands $24.99

Some of them can talk, others can fly; some can gallop faster than the wind, others can make themselves invisible - but whatever their special gifts, all of the horses and ponies in these stories are truly amazing. Each and...

Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories $23.95

Malaysia's rich tropical scenery provides the perfect backdrop for these tales, many of which incorporate the country's plant and animal life into their storylines. Though aimed at children aged five to 12, these stories...

Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat $24.95

In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. She waits under the...

On Sukkot and Simchat Torah $24.95

A traditional family celebrates Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Rich history and insightful holiday rituals and customs are interwoven through this story as each family member takes part in the celebration.

Piecing Earth and Sky Together $24.95

So begins the delightful story of a very competitive pair who use the distinctive embroidery of the Mien people to create the earth and sky. Because both siblings want to make their part of the world the most beautiful, they...

Pinatas and Smiling Skeletons: Celebrating Mexican Festivals $24.50

Pi+???-+atas, mariachis, and marigolds . . . Mexico's colorful festivals are exciting and serious, familiar and unique, blending the cultures of her ancient people and of Spain, creating new traditions for modern times. Here...

Singapore Children's Favorite Stories $23.95

Until now, there have been few collections of Singapore's legends written and illustrated with children in mind. Author Diana Taylor pulls together eleven beloved myths and tales often shared from mother to child, stories of...