A concise introduction to Korean history, economy, politics, and culture, with emphasis on South Korea. Book gives comprehensive and accurate coverage to Korea's history, traditions, arts, modern society, religious and cultural heritages, geography, etc. High quality photographs and recipes give students a visual and perhaps a real taste of Korea. Also includes a small section on Koreans in America. A highquality resource for the library.
Pictures emphasize rural life and traditional dress rather than urban, westernized life.
Young Soo, a Korean immigrant boy, invites his friend Paul to his baby sister's first birthday party. The sister receives many gifts and is seated at her birthday table with the objects and food. Paul comes to understand the significance of the gifts and to appreciate his friend's Korean heritage. A devoted daughter's sacrifices help restore her father's sight. Two brothers, one goodhearted and the other cruel, each receive what they deserve when they are given special seeds to magical gourds.