Books with author Christina Hwang

'What the What is Work' is the story of Pippi and her stuffed bear, Oz, as they investigate what Mommy does when she goes to work. After looking through her closet and finding various clues, Pippi and Oz are convinced Mommy leaves home every day to be a superhero. They venture on to explore what other mommy superheroes do at work, and the book showcases moms with different professions as part of their discoveries. This book was inspired by the challenges of having a full-time career with young children and explaining to them what Mommy does when she leaves for work. It is meant to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions that all mothers, including working mothers, provide every day to make our world a better place.

This is the third book in Christina Huo's Chinese Culture for Children Series and is a perfect introduction to the history, traditions and food of Chinese New Year for kids and adults. Chapters include:What and When is Chinese New Year?Chinese New Year in Chinese?Chinese Zodiac AnimalsPreceding DaysChinese New Year's EveChinese New Year DaysThe Lantern FestivalDelve into the mythology and customs surrounding this ancient festival and find out how it is still celebrated today all over the world. With beautiful artwork and pictures this book is a must, particularly at this time of year.

Dragons of China Picture Book, a children's book about dragons, is a fascinating window into the world of dragons in Chinese and other Asian cultures with beautiful images and insightful descriptions. Written by Christina Huo, "Dragons of China Picture Book" is the first in her "Chinese Culture for Kids" series for children of all ages.Christina Huo grew up in China and now lives with her husband and daughter in England. What began as a creative way of introducing her daughter to Chinese culture has now become a series of picture books to introduce other children to the many wonders of China. Inside "DRAGONS OF CHINA PICTURE BOOK":What do dragons look like?Dragons and EmperorsDragon Kings and SubjectsDragon ChildrenIs the Dragon only an imaginary creature?Dragons in Chinese Festivals - Dragon Boat FestivalAn excellent start to Christina Huo's Chinese Culture for Kids series, full of incredible dragon pictures.For news of upcoming releases in the series visit http://www.chinakidsbooks.com

"An engrossing tale of a dangerous teen romance." - Kirkus Reviews"Girl on the Brink is a must have for every high school and public library." - Isabella Kane, author & school librarianThe summer before her senior year, 17-year-old Chloe begins an internship as a reporter for a local newspaper. While on assignment, she meets Kieran, a quirky aspiring actor. Smitten with Kieran’s charisma and his ability to soothe her soul, torn over her parents’ impending divorce, they begin dating. But as their bond deepens, Kieran becomes smothering and flies into terrifying rages. He confides in Chloe that he suffered a traumatic childhood, and Chloe is moved to help him. If only he could be healed, she thinks, their relationship would be perfect. But her efforts backfire and Kieran becomes violent. Ending the relationship is hard for Chloe and Kieran pursues her relentlessly to make up. Now Chloe must make the heartrending choice between saving herself or saving Kieran, until Kieran’s mission of remorse turns into a quest for revenge.

When seventeen year old Ethelyn Jaslove stumbles through a rosebush into Lilia Valley, she finds herself engaged in a battle of wits with Queen Orenda: the half-human, half-sorceress who wants to enslave Ethelyn as an elfakit – one of her soulless servants. Ethelyn must fight to keep her soul intact and stay alive for the sake of her widowed mother and the folk of the valley. Ethelyn has always struggled to fit in at Sunnyside High in New Jersey, but she finds a sense of purpose in Lilia Valley when she learns that a seer has predicted that there will be a war – with a human girl at the center of it. The folk of the valley are depending on Ethelyn to save their land from the grips of Queen Orenda. To make matters worse, Ethelyn learns of a secret and is sworn not to tell; it would mean the death of her beloved Lyric – elfakit of Orenda’s. Only, the secret could save the land. When she manages a way around it and outwits Orenda by uncovering the secret and providing a voice for the woman who was truly meant to be queen, she is given an opportunity far too unreal for a teenager to imagine.

Great Wall of China Picture Book, the second book in Christina Huo's Chinese Culture series is a fantastic read crammed full of fascinating Great Wall of China facts and stories with beautiful illustrations and pictures.Inside GREAT WALL OF CHINA PICTURE BOOK: 1. READ ABOUT why The Great Wall was Built.2. FIND OUT about the First Great Wall3. MARVEL at how the Great Wall was constructed.4. DISCOVER why the Great Wall was so important. 5. LEARN all about emperors, nomadic attackers, soldiers and generals.Christina Huo grew up in China and now lives with her husband and daughter in England. What began as a creative way of introducing her daughter to Chinese culture has now become a series of picture books to introduce other children and adults to the many wonders of China. For news of upcoming releases in the series visit http://www.chinakidsbooks.com

The Rosebush Series, Volume IIIn all the years since Ethelyn’s disappearance, no one else in the Jaslove family had been lucky enough to see Lilia Valley – until now.Ethelyn’s journal of her travels to Lilia Valley was a family secret, a keepsake that had been passed down from daughter to daughter, and finally to Adelina.But when Adelina loses the journal, she soon discovers that it wasn’t just lost – it was stolen. And she’ll stop at nothing to get it back, even if that means risking her own life in the process.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about the moon through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

Plants are living things. They go through a life cycle. Learn about what plants need to live and grow. This science reader introduces students to the life cycle. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including seed, root, stem, leaf, and flower. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

This science reader introduces students to the life cycle of plants. With bright, engaging images, it details the parts of plants and how plants grow and thrive. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including habitat, adapt, and the parts of plants. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Take your students on a trip with the early explorers searching for new routes with Racing to Colonize the New World. This e-Book takes look at the discovery of the "new world" and the people already living there. This informational text features primary source materials offering a historical snapshot of past events with maps, artifacts, and images from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this high-interest book that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. The Racing to Colonize the New World e-Book provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The reader contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.