A middle grade contemporary fantasy that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm. Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage. His single mom was busy enough making sure they got by, and his schools never taught anything except Western history and myths. So Zack is woefully unpre A m...(展开全部)

Celebrated for his masterful brushstrokes, depictions of nature, and use of translucent blue-green pigments, Qiu Ying is the least known of the four Ming Dynasty masters of the Wu School. This elegantly produced and groundbreaking monograph, the first Western-language publication devoted to the painter, draws on new scholarship to offer a deep and rich appreciation of Qiu Ying'...(展开全部)

翻阅《老南京》这些落满尘埃的老照片，仿佛已经用手触摸到了南京的历史，感觉着它的呼吸。人们会怎么看这本书，是不满意，还是会喜欢？这本书提供了三百多张老照片，用不同的方式重现和再生了南京的历史，对于今天的人来说，许多图像是真实，更多的却是陌生，不管真实或者陌生，都成了南京魅力的一部分。

翻阅《老南京》这些落满尘埃的老照片，仿佛已经用手触摸到了南京的历史，感觉着它的呼吸。人们会怎么看这本书，是不满意，还是会喜欢？这本书提供了三百多张老照片，用不同的方式重现和再生了南京的历史，对于今天的人来说，许多图像是真实，更多的却是陌生，不管真实或者陌生，都成了南京魅力的一部分。

"The Emperor and the Saint" is a vivid place-by-place telling of the life and times of the most enlightened, creative, and dynamic ruler of Medieval Europe, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen. St. Francis, who shared with Frederick a love of the natural world and was baptized in the same cathedral in Assisi, is a parallel and contrasting presence. Cassady enthusiastically guides the ...(展开全部)

Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, is always forgotten by her family as she spends her days flying a kite made from paper and sticks. When her father is taken prisoner, only Djeow Seow's courage, and a little help from her kite, can save him. Traditional, oriental papercut illustrations embellish this sensitive tale of love and loyalty. Full color. Caldecott Medal Hono...(展开全部)

A stand-alone sequel to "My Father's Dragon," in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

A stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

In this sequel to My Father's Dragon . Elmer and Boris's island hopping adventures continue.

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.