| Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival Contributor(s): Chan, Arlene (Author), Zhang, Song Nan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0887768059 ISBN-13: 9780887768057 Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2007 Annotation: In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival. From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it' s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival. "From the Hardcover edition." |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia |
| Dewey: 394.269 |
| Age Level: 6-9 |
| Grade Level: 1-4 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.42" W x 10.97" L (0.30 lbs) 24 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Event - Holiday |
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83399 Reading Level: 6.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival. From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it's customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival. |
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