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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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From the award-winning author of Native Speaker and On Such a Full Sea, an exuberant, provocative story about a young American life transformed by an unusual Asian adventure - and about the human capacities for pleasure, pain, and connection.
Tiller is an average American college student with a good heart but minimal aspirations. Pong Lou is a larger-than-life, wildly creative Chinese American entrepreneur who sees something intriguing in Tiller beyond...
4) Asia
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English
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You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth's deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book. --
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English
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Come along and investigate the continent of Asia. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What natural resources are found there? Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.
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"Ah Hock is an ordinary man born in a Malaysian village. After years of menial labor, he has ascended through the ranks at a fish farm and become a model of upward mobility. So what brings him to kill a man? This question leads a young, privileged journalist to Ah Hock's door. The victim has been mourned and the killer has served time for the crime, yet Ah Hock's motive remains unclear, even to himself. His vivid confession unfurls through interviews...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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When archeologist Riley Smith comes to ask Eve Duncan for help, Eve has to say no. Traveling halfway around the world on a dangerous quest is not her expertise as a forensic sculptor. But Eve is intrigued by the prospect of an isolated island that holds a secret locked in time. Traveling to Southeast Asia, Riley is aware of the threat from treasure hunters who are already searching and have no qualms about killing to get what they want. When she...
11) Asia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of Asia. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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English
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"This incredible journey through the continent of Asia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on a high-speed train through China, sailing on a riverboat along the Mekong River, and walking in the Himalayas."--
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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Fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia, in short stories ranging from fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge.--Publisher.
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books's Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, the authors...
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Publisher
Lonely Planet Global
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Watch the sun rise over Cambodia's temples of Angkor; hang out, hit the beach and learn to cook in Vietnam's cosmopolitan, buzzing Hoi An; and kayak around the turquoise waters...
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"There is a vast cultural movement emerging from beyond the Western world. Truly global in its range and allure, it is the biggest challenge yet to Hollywood, McDonald's, and blue jeans. This is a book about these new arbiters of mass culture arising from the East: India's Bollywood films, Turkish soap opera, or dizi, and South Korean pop music ... Bhutto profiles Shah Rukh Khan, by many measures the most popular movie star in the world; goes behind...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Fifteen-year-old Dashti, sworn to obey her sixteen-year-old mistress, the Lady Saren, shares Saren's years of punishment locked in a tower, then brings her safely to the lands of her true love, where both must hide who they are as they work as kitchen maids.
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