Asia
- From Tao To Psychology: An Introduction to the Bridge between East and West
- Julián Laboy Rodríguez is an Academic and Research Psychologist. He earned a graduate degree at the University of Puerto Rico with the summa cum laude honor. Apart from the topic of collaborations between East and West, he also shares a passion for education, music and Origami. He currently lives in Puerto Rico.
- Ancient India (People of the Ancient World)
- Grade 6-8–Each volume examines the cultures of these ancient societies through their literature, artifacts, and documents. Religion, farming, levels of society, art, government, and fine arts are covered in these well-written and attractive books.
- The Mysteries of Angkor Wat (Traveling Photographer)
- The handsome book contains captioned color photographs on each page; they give interesting glimpses into the modern lives of the people living around this ancient site and a fascinating look at the ruins themselves.—School Library Journal.
- National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Iraq
- Beth Gruber is a graduate of the New York University School of Journalism. She is an author, editor, and reviewer of books for young readers. She has written an earlier title on Ancient Inca in the National Geographic Investigates series.
- Eyewitness: Ancient China (Eyewitness Books)
- Grade 5-10-Done in typical "Eyewitness" format, this volume touches upon such topics as Chinese history, the first emperor, inventions, health and medicine, waterways, food and drink, clothing, the Silk Road, and arts and crafts. Material from as recent as the last dynasty, which ended in 1911, is included; because all of the information is presented in double-page spreads, some cover extremely wide time frames.
- India ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of India (Country ABCs)
- Kindergarten-Grade 3 These books are colorfully illustrated, but the information is trivial and often incomplete. Unlike Justine and Ron Fontes's France, India, and Italy (all Children's Press, 2003), the words for each letter are not standardized across the set, but unique to each title.
- In Search of the Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan
- In the aftermath of WWII and the loss of many of its ancient monuments and works of art, Japan gave grants to the elders committed to the traditional arts to continue their crafts and to mentor others. Hamanaka and Ohmi offer a rare glimpse of these master craftsmen of Japan, or "Living National Treasures.
- Japan the Culture (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures)
- Grade 3-5-- At first glance, these offerings look spectacular, with superb, unusual, well-chosen color photos that make one positively salivate for the text. Closer inspection, however, destroys first impressions. The overuse of exclamation points to pepper the text leaves one with a bad taste of condescension.
- DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient China
- Grade 5-10-Done in typical "Eyewitness" format, this volume touches upon such topics as Chinese history, the first emperor, inventions, health and medicine, waterways, food and drink, clothing, the Silk Road, and arts and crafts. Material from as recent as the last dynasty, which ended in 1911, is included; because all of the information is presented in double-page spreads, some cover extremely wide time frames.
- Japan the Culture (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures)
- Grade 3-5-- At first glance, these offerings look spectacular, with superb, unusual, well-chosen color photos that make one positively salivate for the text. Closer inspection, however, destroys first impressions. The overuse of exclamation points to pepper the text leaves one with a bad taste of condescension.
