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Synopsis
Combines informative texts with stylish and whimsical illustrations in an introduction to the events, foods, animals, crafts, and traditions that make Asia and its countries unique.
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From Kirkus Reviews
Chin-Lee combines facts about the vast continent of Asia with the ABC format in a book admirable for its ambitions. The 26 short paragraphs offer scattered information on festivals, cultures, food, flora and fauna, beliefs, and more under headings such as ``A is for Asia,'' ``B is for batik,'' ``C is for camels,'' ``D is for dragon boats,'' etc., with the word for the main topic appearing...
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Ages 5^-9. From A for Asia to Z for Zen, the alphabet arrangement provides a panoramic introduction to the geography, culture, holidays, traditions, and animals of the area that is home to more than one-half of the world's population. The focus is on the traditional; on villages, rather than cities. There is a paragraph for each letter, not just naming but describing the Hindu Holi festival in India,...
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- PublisherOrchard Books
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0531330117
- ISBN 13 9780531330111
- BindingLibrary Binding
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorHeo Yumi
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