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40 pp.
| Immedium |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59702-120-3$15.95 New ed. (2001, Holiday)
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K-3Amazing Chinese Inventions series.
Illustrated by
YongSheng Xuan.
In bilingual editions of these original tales (Chinese texts not evaluated), the clever Kang brothers tackle various challenges: eating hot food (Chopsticks), scaring birds from their rice fields (Kites), salvaging their mother's botched cooking-contest entry (Noodles), and saving face at school (Paper). Bold images, reminiscent of traditional Chinese cut-paper designs, illustrate the tales. An author's note provides brief history of each invention. Recipe/activity appended. Review covers these Amazing Chinese Inventions titles: The Story of Chopsticks, The Story of Kites, The Story of Noodles, The Story of Paper.