Join Babu the Tarsier as he tells you the story of Gordo and Inca. Discover how the Chocolate Hills were formed in the valley. Children will love reading about The Legend of the Chocolate Hills. This is an excellent easy-to-read book with colorful pages, and is perfect for early readers.

Celebrate the unique diversity and vibrancy of the Philippines through an in-depth exploration of the stories, traditions, songs, crafts, and recipes of the many different regions of the country. Tales from the 7,000 Isles: Filipino Folk Stories offers insights into the people and culture of the Philippines through dozens of tales representing the nation's various islands, regions, and cultural-ethnic groups. Designed to provide educators with material with which to enhance curriculum and lesson plans, the stories open a gateway to a rich and unique cultural mix. The tales presented here are divided into animal stories, how and why stories, tales of enchantment, trickster tales, and scary stories. In them readers can discern not only the native Filipino culture, but the influences of the many peoples who have moved through and settled in the islands, most notably Malay, Chinese, and Spanish, but also Arab, Indian, and American. A brief history of the country, its people, and their cultural traditions is included, as are crafts, children's games, recipes, and color photos. Notes about the stories, a bibliography, and a glossary complete the volume.

From a lost city in the desert to a cave alight with thousands of glowworms, learn about some of the most unusual places on earth and the myths, legends, and history behind each of them! Looking at places like The Skeleton Coast in Namibia, Wizard Island in the United States, and The Fairy Tale Route in Germany, The Dark Hedges and Other Magical Places that Really Exist takes young readers on a journey around the world to real places that sound straight out of fantasy. Featuring both natural and man-made wonders, this travel book combines history and storytelling to explore the far reaches of the earth.

Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Filipino in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Filipino - Level 5: Advanced - a completely new way to learn Filipino with ease! Learn Filipino - Level 5: Advanced will arm you with Filipino and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Filipino friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Filipino - Level 5: Advanced: - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks in Filipino - 25 Filipino Lesson Notes: monologue transcripts with translation, vocabulary and sample sentences This book is the most powerful way to learn Filipino. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of the Philippines and Filipino. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Filipino instantly!

The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by a team of expert writers, this edition is packed with information to help you make the most of your time and money, including comprehensive transport information, suggested itineraries, full-colour maps and advice on local culture, food and language. Detailed listings give the low-down on the best hotels, hostels, bars and restaurants, while "treat yourself" suggestions provide inspiration for the odd splurge. Whether you want to take a slow boat down the Mekong, feast on dim sum in Hong Kong, kick-back on a white-sand beach in Thailand or explore the temples of Bagan in Myanmar, this guide is the ultimate companion to travel in Southeast Asia. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Now available in ePub format.