Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to China written by Joanne Mattern and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the amazing world of China! China’s ancient traditions have created a tremendous variety of tasty foods and beautiful artwork. You can learn to make some of China’s most popular foods, such as sesame noodles, egg rolls, and moon cakes, by trying the easy-to-follow recipes in this book. Then you can discover some of China’s favorite artistic traditions by making dragon boats, tangram puzzles, and more! Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about China’s holidays and people, and fascinating trivia about everyday life. Step into another land and learn about China’s treasures!
Download or read book Chinese Food written by Sara Gilbert and published by Cooking School. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and Chinese culture, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common tools such as woks, and recipe instructions.
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to France written by Amelia LaRoche and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: France attracts more tourists than any other country in the world. Step inside this colorful book to learn why people love it so much. Then make French-inspired crafts you can keep or give as gifts, and cook some delicious French food for your friends and family. Make a paper stained-glass window for your room, and find out why the real stained-glass windows in one of the world’s greatest cathedrals were taken apart piece by piece. Build a model château, and learn where the rich people made their homes in France. Paint an animal like the ones found in an ancient cave called Lascaux. Then impress everyone by whipping up some dessert crepes or a basket of crispy French fries. As you craft and cook your way through France with the projects and recipes in this book, you’ll come to love this wonderful country, too. Vive la France!
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to the Caribbean written by Juliet Haines Mofford and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sunny Caribbean, bananas, coconuts, cashews, mangoes, and limes grow on trees, and some fish even seem to fly. Though the islands share a tragic past of warfare, slavery, and pirate raids, each island has a unique heritage. Poor Man’s Fritters are a legacy of slavery. The molasses and brown sugar in gingerbread come from the cane fields that made the islands rich. Curry is a contribution from East India; a taste of Spain is in Christmas tembleque; and pirates and native Arawaks are remembered in the cooking method called barbecue. Capture the spirit of Caribbean cooks and artists as you toss a colorful salad with fresh fruits. Craft seashells into picture frames, and make musical instruments from dried gourds. Stencil a Jolly Roger flag, and make a scary mask out of common household materials. With a few simple ingredients, some hot peppers, and household supplies, you can cook and craft your way across the Caribbean, and find out what gives its culture so much spice.
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to Japan written by Juliet Haines Mofford and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the fascination and folklore of Japan by using common household items to re-create traditional crafts like kokeshi dolls and origami cranes. Learn legends that promise good fortune as you sculpt a Beckoning Cat or paint a blind Daruma. Celebrate holidays as the Japanese do by cooking mochi and moon-viewing noodles, or by painting a seasonal sumi-e poem. Japan is a nation that honors tradition, yet it is among the world’s most technologically advanced countries. The Japanese enjoy the longest life spans of any people on earth, a fact believed to be greatly due to their diet. See how the people of this crowded land came to depend on the sea surrounding them for sustenance, then try your hand at making teriyaki salmon and ozoni, a soup that features shrimp. Step into the pages of this book to share Japanese culture, with its love of nature and expression of art in daily life.
Download or read book The Food of China written by Tamra B. Orr and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food. This book includes Health and Nutrition information as well.
Download or read book The Nian Monster written by Andrea Wang and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Original Art 2017 Exhibit 2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor STARRED REVIEW! "Wang's story thrills but doesn't threaten: Chau's wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem like a cranky, overgrown teddy bear, and Wang shares cultural information about the Chinese New Year with the lightest of touches."—Publishers Weekly starred review Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to India written by Khadija Ejaz and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also called Bharat and Hindustan, India has long delighted the senses with its lively whirl of colors, sounds, fragrances, and textures. Now you can host your own Indian party with ten scrumptious recipes from all across India. Follow the easy instructions to make papadum and dhokla, a spongy appetizer topped with chilies; chicken karhai; and spicy rice and peas. From snacks and appetizers to main courses, desserts, and drinks, your guests will relish each flavorful bite. Spruce up your party with ten colorful crafts that are sure to bring India’s traditions and fashions to your classroom or home. Decorate your floor with Rangoli, paint some henna tattoos, and make flower garlands for everyone to wear. Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about India’s holidays, people, and everyday life—like what promises Indian brothers and sisters make to each other. Step into another land and learn about India’s treasures!
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to Israel written by Laya Saul and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate with Israel! Discover the stories of an ancient nation and a beloved land by making traditional foods and crafts. You’ll eat delicious potato latkes and sweet hamantaschen cookies. Make a mask for Purim and paper flowers for Shavuot. Each holiday, full of fragrances and flavors, also carries a message of hope and light. Follow the joyous celebrations of the year as you get to know the people from the land of Israel.
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to Italy written by Julia Harms and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy is a beautiful country full of artifacts from bygone eras. Architecture, paintings, and sculptures from prehistoric times, from the Roman Empire, and from the Renaissance period can be seen in the biggest cities and the smallest villages. Visiting Italy is like immersing yourself in the history of the last 2,000 years or more in one of the most important countries in Europe. With the crafts and cooking projects in this book, you can learn about the different periods, the customs and life, the artwork, and the culinary traditions of this country. Through re-creating holiday crafts, carnival masks, and cooking traditional sweets and other dishes, get to know more about the riches of Bella Italia!
Download or read book Travel the Globe written by Desiree Webber and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assists the busy professional with ready-to-use materials to present entertaining, educational, and age-appropriate programs that introduce young learners to countries and cultures around the world. The result of a collaboration of children's librarians and educators with over 70 years' combined experience, Travel the Globe: Story Times, Activities, and Crafts for Children, Second Edition offers the busy librarian, teacher, or media specialist with ready-to-use resources that introduce children to countries and cultures around the world. It provides recommended books, stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, games, and activities that can be used to plan a series of programs or a single activity that are both entertaining and educational. The book is organized alphabetically by country, with simple, low-cost craft ideas included in each chapter. All crafts use low-cost supplies and are simple to prepare and execute. At least two craft projects are included in each chapter: one for preschoolers, with suggestions for additional simplification; and another designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. The wide variety of resources within makes this book a valuable investment, as it will be useful year after year with new presentations and activities.
Download or read book East Asian Cultures in Perspective written by Joanne Mattern and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East Asian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of East Asia with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural History shapes the East Asian region s current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style, and contains the East Asian region s languages, foods, music/dance, art/literature, religions, holidays, lifestyle, and most importantly contemporary culture in the country today. The book has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies from informational texts for middle grade and junior high level students.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to China Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, fully updated The Rough Guide to China is the definitive guide to this enchanting country, one of the world's oldest civilisations. From the high-tech cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai to minority villages in Yunnan and Buddhist temples of Tibet, China's mixture of modernity and ancient traditions never fails to impress. With stunning new photography and all the best places to eat, sleep, party and shop, The Rough Guide to China has everything need to ensure you don't miss a thing in this fast-changing nation. Detailed, full-colour maps help you find the best spot for Peking duck or navigate Beijing's backstreets. Itineraries make planning easy, and a Contexts section gives in-depth background on China's history and culture, as well language tips, with handy words and phrases to ease your journey. All this, combined with detailed coverage of the country's best attractions, from voyages down the Yangzi River to hiking the infamous Great Wall, makes The Rough Guide to China the essential companion to delve into China's greatest treasures.
Download or read book SymmetryBreakfast written by Michael Zee and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'One of the 20 best food books of 2016' The Guardian SymmetryBreakfast is a beautiful cookbook for foodies and feeders who wonder why breakfast has to be out of a box. It's for people who love exploring diverse foods, those who get a kick out of hosting friends and family, and those who like making food look pretty on the plate. Through inspirational food and gorgeous photography, it explores what breakfast is and what it means to people around the world. From Hawaiian Loco Moco and Russian blinis, to Spanish churros and New York bagels, it surprises with the foreign and delights with the familiar. With over 90 delicious recipes and cocktails for perfectly plated breakfasts, more complex dishes for seasoned cooks and recipes with a great story behind them, SymmetryBreakfast will make you hungry, cheer you up and change the way you think about breakfast.
Download or read book We Visit China written by Mattern Joanne and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We Visit China takes middle school students on a wonderful journey to the Asian country of China. The book is written in a lively and interesting style that makes China come alive. The title contains China's history, geography, conflicts, culture, religions, politics, economy, and most importantly contemporary life in the country today. The country's vital statistics, timeline, place in the world, and a native recipe and craft are included. The book has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies from informational texts for middle grade and junior high level students.
Download or read book Chinese Soul Food written by Hsiao-Ching Chou and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any kitchen can be a Chinese kitchen with these 80 easy comfort food recipes—plus tips and techniques for cooking with a wok, stocking your pantry, making rice, and more. Chinese food is more popular than any other cuisine and yet it often intimidates North American home cooks. Chinese Soul Food draws cooks into the kitchen with accessible recipes that bring comfort with a single bite or sip. These are dishes that feed the belly and speak the universal language of "mmm!" In Chinese Soul Food, you’ll find: • 80 approachable recipes for homestyle Chinese dishes • Essential tips for Chinese cooking, including wok care, rice preparation, and more • Basic Chinese pantry staples, plus acceptable substitutions for busy cooks Recipes include: • Red-braised porky belly • Dry-fried green beans • Braised-beef noodle soup • Green onion pancakes • Garlic eggplant • Hsiao-Ching Chou’s famous potstickers • And much more! Recipes are streamlined to minimize the fear factor of unfamiliar ingredients and techniques, and home cooks are gently guided toward becoming comfortable cooking satisfying Chinese meals.
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to Germany written by Julia Harms and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Germany is a beautiful country with a long and significant history. It also has its own distinct culture that has influenced Europe and the rest of the world. Learn more about the “land of poets and thinkers” by building a letter press or a model car propelled by jet force. Create lanterns for a procession, prepare typical regional dishes, and bake sweets for festivities. Find out how Germans celebrate the holidays and recreate some of their age–old traditions with step–by–step crafts and cooking projects.
