MS Library: MS China Studies

Beijing Walks presents six detailed walking tours of the most important historic quarters of the Chinese capitalthe Forbidden City, the former Legation Quarter, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven, the Confucius Temple, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square,

This book provides an in-depth look at the Peking Opera from its beginnings to the contemporary stage. With full color photographs and prints, it offers a detailed study of the roles, costumes, props, famous performers and conventions of this art form which is firmly rooted in Chinese culture.

A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing--and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic. In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities. But she and her grandpa don't have a pool! Their trick to help Yu'er practice wows the whole neighborhood. In another story, a friend takes Yu'er to a wild place full of musical insects. Later, Yu'er hears a special story about her grandparents. And in the final story, Yu'er and her grandpa show a cranky painter the sweet side of life.

A series of titles that covers each of China's provinces, municipalities and 'autonomous regions' illustrating their history, development, culture and landscape.

Information and photos of Beijing and Xi'an.