I See the Sun in China

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About the Book

Children’s Book Reviews - I See the Sun in China

A brief summary as well as reader reactions for the book I See the Sun in China.

http://thereadingtub.com/childrens-book-reviews.php?book=I-SEE-THE-SUN-IN-CHINA-I-See-the-Sun-series-by-Dedie-King

 

I See the Sun Books for Children

A short summary of the book I See the Sun in China from the I See the Sun books webpage.

http://iseethesunbooks.com/books/i-see-the-sun-in-china

 

Satya House Publications - I See the Sun in China

A review of the book, as well as short biographies about the author and illustrator.

http://www.satyahouse.com/china.htm

 

Author Spotlight: I See the Sun’s Dedie King

An interview with the author of the I See the Sun series

https://medium.com/culture-chest/author-spotlight-i-see-the-suns-dedie-king-74071086c952

 

Illustrator Spotlight: Judith Inglese

An interview with the illustrator of I See the Sun in China.

https://medium.com/culture-chest/illustrator-spotlight-judith-inglese-9411b156bfeb

 

Culture

Culture of China

An article about Chinese demography, urbanism, geography, food, and more.

http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/China.html

 

Customs and etiquette in Chinese dining - Wikipedia

A Wikipedia article about Chinese dining customs and etiquette.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_and_etiquette_in_Chinese_dining

 

What is Tai Chi? | Tai Chi for Health Institute

An article that explains why Tai Chi is practiced.

http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/what-is-tai-chi/

 

The Legend of Quan Yin, Goddess of Mercy

An article about the legend of Quan Yin (Kwan Yin).

http://www.holymtn.com/gods/kuanyin.htm

 

Grand Gateway 66 - Shopping Mall Overview

An overview of the Grand Mall in Shanghai.

http://www.grandgateway66.com/en/shopping-mall/overview.aspx

 

Mah Jong - History and Useful Information

An article about the Chinese game mah jong.

http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Mah-Jong.htm

 

The Bund, Shanghai

An article about the famous waterfront in Shanghai.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/bund.htm

 

Food

Chinese Food/Cuisine: Culture, Ingredients, Regional Flavors

Information about Chinese cuisine, including ingredients and regionals flavors.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/

 

Chinese Steamed Buns Recipe

A recipe for Chinese steamed buns.

http://steamykitchen.com/39943-chinese-steamed-buns-recipe.html

 

Chicken Congee Recipe - NYT Cooking

A recipe for chicken congee.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018321-chicken-congee

Geography

Geography of China - World Atlas

Information and maps about China from the World Atlas.

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/china/cnland.htm

 

China Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

Facts about China, as well as information about its geography, nature, and more.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/china/

 

China Shanghai Geography

An article about Shanghai’s geography location, features, and more.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/geography.htm

 

What’s life like in a Chinese village?

Photos of rural China.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/29/asia/gallery/china-rural-life/  

 

Mount Putuo -Wikitravel

An article about how to get to and what to do in Mount Putuo.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Mount_Putuo

 

History

Ancient China - Ancient History Encyclopedia

An encyclopedia entry about ancient China.

http://www.ancient.eu/china/

 

China History Timeline

A brief article about Chinese history, as well as a timeline from 21st century BC to 1911 AD.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/

 

A Short History of Shanghai - New York Times

A brief article about the history of Shanghai.

http://www.nytimes.com/fodors/top/features/travel/destinations/asia/china/shanghai/fdrs_feat_145_5.html?n=Top%2FFeatures%2FTravel%2FDestinations%2FAsia%2FChina%2FShanghai

Language

Mandarin language | Britannica.com

An article about the Mandarin Chinese language.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mandarin-language

 

Basic Greetings in Mandarin Chinese - YouTube

A 3 minute video teaching basic greetings in Mandarin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1LWu81kWqE

 

Movement/Dance

Daily Tai Chi - YouTube

An 8 minute Tai Chi exercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNtWqDxwwMg

 

Tai Chi Chuan by a Shaolin Monk in Nature - YouTube.

A 3 minute video of a Shaolin Monk practicing Tai Chi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skj69i5usgI