Books in China for Children series

"Let's Go to China" is an introductory book with many wonderful pictures and interesting China facts from the first emperor and his Great Wall to bullet trains and modern city life. Tommy's books provide entertaining Chinese history for kids, introducing ancient monuments, inventions and important people. This historically accurate, animated and edutaining series "China for Children", is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the parents they are reading to. Worded with little people in mind, the series provides enough nutritious substance to satisfy all ages. So... what are you waiting for? "Let's Go to China!" Tommy Tong's epic children's book series shares ancient China for kids in schools, living rooms and libraries around the world. The series highlights important Chinese facts and historical events from the early days of Chinese civilization to the present. His books are even used to teach Chinese kids English as they learn about their own colorful history and lineage. Did you know that the Chinese New Year celebration starts with the Spring Festival on the Chinese Lunar New Year, involves hundreds of tons of fireworks, millions of lion dances, dragon parades and plenty of traditional Chinese food? The party lasts for two weeks and ends with a Lantern Festival in every community. And who better to share the tales of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan for kids? Isn't it time to teach your young ones a little something about the history of China?

The Latin for Children, Primer B is the second text in the LFC series. Teaching new grammar concepts, Latin numbers, and much new vocabulary, each workbook text is engaging, incremental, creative. Exercises, tests, and a sizable and useful reference section are also included. Lessons include a plethora of mnemonic aids (songs, chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight.

The Latin for Children, Primer A is the heart of the Latin for Children curriculum. Each workbook text is engaging, incremental, creative, and filled with clear grammatical explanations written expressly for the student. Exercises, tests, and a sizable and useful reference section are also included. Lessons include a plethora of mnemonic aids (songs, chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight.

"Let's go to Japan!" is an introductory book on Japanese history with many wonderful pictures and interesting facts about Japan’s history, emperors, samurai and important events. Did you know Musashi is the most famous swordsman in Japanese history? Or, that the Meiji restoration drove the last samurai and shogun from power? This historically accurate book extends the series "China for Children" to an important neighbor in Asia. It is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the parents they are reading with. Worded with little people in mind, the early reader series provides enough nutritious substance to satisfy all ages. Come, let’s learn interesting ancient Japan facts, see some Shinto shrines and find out how a tsunami prevented the Mongolian invasion! Tommy Tong’s epic children’s book series shares ancient China for kids (and her important Asian neighbors) in schools, living rooms and libraries around the world. The series highlights important Chinese, Korean and Japanese facts and historical events from the early days of Asian civilization to the present. His books are even used to teach Asian kids English as they learn about their own colorful history and lineage. Did you know that the Chinese New Year celebration starts with the Spring Festival on the Chinese Lunar New year, involves hundreds of tons of fireworks, millions of lion dances, dragon parades and plenty of traditional Chinese food? The party lasts for two weeks and ends with a Lantern Festival in every community. And who better to share the tales of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan for kids? Isn’t it time to teach your young ones a little something about the history of Asia?

"Zheng He of China" shares an incredible story of a boy who fell from rich man's son to slave in the house of Ming. He rose to become a great general for the Ming Dynasty and was later given the task of creating and commanding the largest navy in world history. Yes, more ships than the US has today. This guy also had the biggest ships the world had ever seen or would see for another 500 years. As one of the greatest explorers of the world, Admiral Zheng He (also spelled Cheng Ho) was shipping giraffes back to China before Columbus sailed to the new world. In retirement, he went on to build one of the 7 wonders of the world with his Porcelain tower of Nanjing. Let's go explore with one of the greatest Chinese explorers and China's beloved hero that they celebrate every year during the Blue Dragon Festival.

"Genghis Goes to China" is a pretty straight forward Mongolian version of 'I came, I saw, I conquered" except that Genghis had a much more colorful life than Julius Caesar. Young Temujin was sent away at age 9, left homeless shortly after, learned to hunt and hide by 10, was kidnapped & enslaved by 12, escaped & married by 16, had his wife kidnapped by a bully-king, borrowed 20,000 cavalry from a buddy and got her back all before reaching the legal drinking age. No wonder the lad had time to become one of the world's greatest conquerors. Tommy brings his storytelling of Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan for kids to a country near you!

The Latin for Children, A Activity Book accompanies the Latin For Children Primer A, following chapter by chapter to supplement and enhance your practice of Latin vocabulary and grammar. With over one hundred pages of games, puzzles and fun, these books make mastery of the classic language a blast! Sail around the world, find your way out of dungeon mazes, rescue the captive Latin words from the evil wizard, weed out the wrong crossword puzzle questions... and so much more.Classical Academic Press Educators will find all curricula by Classical Academic Press to be created with four important attributes. Each product is classical, creative, relevant, and easy to use. As our company name implies, you will find that we publish classical books and media, seeking to acquaint students with the best that has been thought and said. We also design and present our products with creativity and zest, from beautiful illustrations to engaging storytelling, ensuring that the classical subjects being taught are anything but boring. Areas we publish in include: -Latin -Ancient Greek -Logic -Bible, Old & New Testament -The Art Of Poetry -Spanish -Classical Education Resources

"Festivals of China" provides a colorful and exciting portrayal of China's main celebrations and how they came about. This is a fun book with mystical holiday tales, artwork and goodies. Many countries have a Thanksgiving, especially the ones who like to eat. But who knew you could throw rice to fish and paddle dragon boats every year because some ancient philosopher threw himself in a river over love of his country? Very touching, and you will be too! Come learn about Chinese New Year with its fireworks, Chinese dogs and final celebration at a Lantern Festival. Tommy's liveliest book, for sure!

Now young Latin students can begin to translate and read a selection of simple Latin stories at their own level. The stories are integrated with the grammar and vocabulary of Latin for Children, Primer A, and feature stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. The History Reader contains glosses for new words in each chapter and a full glossary at the end of the book.