Books published by publisher China Intercontinental Press

The Prince and The Pauper: The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It is inspired by an old English story about a prince and his page. Set in 1547, it tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty and Prince Edward, exchange their lives. The book is unique among all the works of Twain’s. His daughter once said ‘I once begged father to write a book about empathy. To an extent, The Prince and The Pauper is the one… filled with many lovely thoughts, and the language is perfect.’【王子与贫儿：本书为美国作家马克·吐温创作的小说。用很久以前就在英国流传的《王子和侍从》的故事为素材，描写了一个贫苦儿童汤姆和一个富贵王子爱德华交换社会地位的童话式故事，具有十分深远的现实意义，同时也成为了马克吐温作品精选中风格特异的一部作品。马克·吐温的女儿曾说:"我曾经让爸爸写一本书，将他富于同情心的天性展现出来，在某些方面来说，《王子与乞丐》正是这样一本书。有很多可爱的想法充满了全书，还有那些语言，非常好，简直十全十美。"】

Can a fish cough? With level B of Reading for Comprehension, your students will learn all about this kid-friendly topic and many more. This book for grade 2 students includes 46 high-interest, nonfiction articles with questions that reinforce key reading and writing skills commonly found on state tests. Multiple-choice questions test these reading skills: vocabulary, main idea and details, sequence, cause and effect, and inferences and conclusions. Students also answer open-ended questions to practice writing narrative text, descriptive text, persuasive text, and expository text. Continental Press has expanded its product offerings to support students in key curriculum areas and at many levels of learning. We offer exceptional materials for students, parents, teachers, and administrators at fair and affordable prices. We publish programs in a variety of subject areas, including: -Early Literacy -Phonics -Language Skills -Reading Comprehension -Vocabulary -Content Reading in Geography, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies -Mathematics -State TestingA teachers guide or answer key is sold separately. Visit continentalpress.com for details.

The legend of Mulan from ancient China, which was originally described in a Chinese poem known as Ballad of Mulan, has survived thousands of years and countless retellings, and this courageous woman was the first of many female warriors to be depicted in Chinese art and literature. To protect her father and her family, Mulan herself decided to join the army. Disguised as a man, she distinguished herself in battle as a brave warrior and a clever strategist. Finally, the enemy had been defeated, and Mulan returned home peacefully, giving up the awards given by the emperor. This book illustrates this story of courage and wisdom in plain words and with vivid drawings, in the hope of inspiring young readers everywhere. If you love enough and have courage enough, you can accomplish anything, no matter how impossible it might seem to others.

After the old woman goes to bed, all the children get up to prepare a special treat for her. Read the traditional nursery rhyme on the first page and then read the related story that follows. Continental Press has expanded its product offerings to support students in key curriculum areas and at many levels of learning. We offer exceptional materials for students, parents, teachers, and administrators at fair and affordable prices. We publish programs in a variety of subject areas, including: -Early Literacy -Phonics -Language Skills -Reading Comprehension -Vocabulary -Content Reading in Geography, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies -Mathematics -State Testing

This is an inspirational story. A group of little carps set out with glorious ideals. They make concerted efforts to jump over the dragon gate and finally arrive at the Longmen reservoir. Since then, they live a happy life there. After that, we use ""carp jumps over the dragon gate"" for success in examinations or official careers. And we also use it to describe going forward against the current and exerting oneself.

The children solve Humpty Dumpty's problems as he joins them for a ride on the King's horse.Continental Press has expanded its product offerings to support students in key curriculum areas and at many levels of learning. We offer exceptional materials for students, parents, teachers, and administrators at fair and affordable prices. We publish programs in a variety of subject areas, including: -Early Literacy -Phonics -Language Skills -Reading Comprehension -Vocabulary -Content Reading in Geography, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies -Mathematics -State Testing

A counting book from one to six for the youngest of readers. The boys and girls add up to twenty-one children ready for picture day.Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading. Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.

This is the amazing story of Sun Wukong, known in the West as the Monkey King. He is the principal character of this classic Chinese epic novel in which he accompanies the monk Sanzang on the journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India.Wukong possesses immense strength, being able to wield his 8,000 kg. magic weapon with ease. He has superb speed, travelling 54,000 kilometers in one somersault. Sun knows 72 transformations, which allow him to transform into various animals and objects. He is a skilled fighter, capable of holding his own against the best generals of heaven. Each of his hairs possesses magical properties, and is capable of transforming into a clone of Sun Wukong himself, or various weapons, animals, and other objects. He also knows various spells in order to command wind, part water, conjure protective circles against demons, freeze humans, demons, and gods alike.In this journey with the monk Sanzang, Wukong is accompanied by Bajie and Sandy, lovable if flawed characters, both of whom offered to accompany the monk to atone for their previous crimes.

Jill goes back up the hill to fetch all the items she needs to surprise Jack with a get-well snack. Read the traditional nursery rhyme on the first page and then read the related story that follows. Continental Press has expanded its product offerings to support students in key curriculum areas and at many levels of learning. We offer exceptional materials for students, parents, teachers, and administrators at fair and affordable prices. We publish programs in a variety of subject areas, including: -Early Literacy -Phonics -Language Skills -Reading Comprehension -Vocabulary -Content Reading in Geography, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies -Mathematics -State Testing

The book tells stories of Xuanzang, dignitary of Tang Dynasty, about his pilgrimage to the west (India) for the Buddhist scriptures based on the historical records. About 1,400 years ago, the Chinese monk made a great cultural trip and covered hundreds of thousands of kilometer s in 17 years despite of numerous difficulties and dangers. He left rich legacy on thought and culture and became a symbol of China-India cultural exchange. The real stories he visited Xinjiang, Middle Asia and India were thrilling with unique charms.Foreword前 言I. Xuanzang and the Journey to West1. 玄奘与《西游记》II. Earlier Experience of Xuanzang2. 玄奘的早期经历III. Stealthily Cross the Border for Buddhist Scriptures3. 偷渡国境的取经人IV. Hardship and Dangers in the Journey to West 484. 西行路上多艰险V. Study in India5. 留学印度VI. Eloquent Chinese Master6. 雄辩的中国法师VII. Eastward Return from a Pilgrimage for Buddhist Scriptures7. 取经东归