Books with title Boxers

Gene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant.A New York Times bestsellerChina,1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers - commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils." Against all odds, this grass-roots rebellion is violently successful. But nothing is simple. Little Bao is fighting for the glory of China, but at what cost? So many are dying, including thousands of "secondary devils" - Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity. Boxers & Saints is an innovative new graphic novel in two volumes - the parallel stories of two young people caught up on opposite sides of a violent rift. American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang brings his clear-eyed storytelling and trademark magical realism to the complexities of the Boxer Rebellion and lays bare the foundations of extremism, rebellion, and faith. Discover the other side of the Boxer Rebellion in Saints - the companion volume to Boxers.

China,1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers - commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils." Against all odds, this grass-roots rebellion is violently successful. But nothing is simple. Little Bao is fighting for the glory of China, but at what cost? So many are dying, including thousands of "secondary devils" - Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity. Boxers & Saints is an innovative new graphic novel in two volumes - the parallel stories of two young people caught up on opposite sides of a violent rift. American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang brings his clear-eyed storytelling and trademark magical realism to the complexities of the Boxer Rebellion and lays bare the foundations of extremism, rebellion, and faith. Discover the other side of the Boxer Rebellion in Saints - the companion volume to Boxers.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A graphically rendered account of China's Boxer Rebellion in 1898 is told from the perspective of Little Bao, who joins an army of kung fu-trained commoners who fight for freedom from the oppression inflicted by foreign missionaries and soldiers. By the creator of the National Book Award finalist, American Born Chinese.

A dog might be your best friend, but all dogs are not created equally. Read about your favorite breeds to find out the unique differences. Whether your students are dog lovers or trying to pick out a new pet, these books provide good nonfiction reading practice for those in the lower grades. A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the boxer dog breed. Describes this dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

In Boxers, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of boxers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog’s features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about boxers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Boxers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

From playful boxers to people-pleasing pugs, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. The newest Fetch! titles help future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of four more popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Buster to Gidget. A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the boxer breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture boxers such as Wilson.