Awakening the dragon
Arlene Chan
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Awakening the dragon
by Arlene Chan
Published
April 10, 2007
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pages
24
ISBN-13
9780887768057
ISBN-10
0887768059
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.
Subjects
Celebrating The Dragon Boat Festival
The dragon boat festival on the Hupeh-Hunan Plain, central China
Duan wu jie de gu shi
The dragon boat festival on the Hupeh-Hunan Plain, central China
Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival (Festival Fun for the Early Years)
Paddles Up!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Awakening the dragon?
This edition of Awakening the dragon has approximately 24 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Awakening the dragon?
For most readers, Awakening the dragon typically takes between 30m and 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 6,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 6,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Awakening the dragon?
The estimated word count for Awakening the dragon is approximately 6,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Awakening the dragon?
Awakening the dragon was written by Arlene Chan.
When was Awakening the dragon published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 10, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.