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50 Things You Didn't Know about the Republic of Korea

RedChairPress — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:53:09 +0000

Explore 50 amazing facts about the ancient cultures, modern traditions, and unique features of food, industry, and daily life in the highly modern nation of South Korea.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1643713540

Red Chair Press

Sean O'Neill

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Educational, Environment, History

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Illustrations

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THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT Written and Illustrated by Sean ONeill THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT Written and Illustrated by Sean ONeill Egremont Massachusetts Things You Didnt Know About is produced and published by Red Chair Press wwwredchairpresscom FREE lesson guide at wwwredchairpresscomfreeactivities Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Provided by Cassidy Cataloging Services Inc Names ONeill Sean author illustrator ONeill Sean things you didnt know about Series Title things you didnt know about Republic of Korea written and illustrated by Sean ONeill Other TitlesRepublic of Korea Description Egremont Massachusetts Red Chair Press Interest age level Includes bibliographical references and index Summary With Things You Didnt Know About Republic of Korea young readers will discover highlights of Koreas ancient cultures its modern traditions and discover unique aspects of food industry and daily life in the highly modern nation known as South KoreaPublisher Identifiers ISBN library hardcover softcover ebook LCCN Subjects LCSH Korea SouthHistoryJuvenile literature Korea SouthDescription and travel Juvenile literature Korea South Social life and customsJuvenile literature CYAC Korea South History Korea SouthDescription and travel Korea South Social life and customs BISAC JUVENILE NONFICTION Travel JUVENILE NONFICTION People Places Asia Classification LCC DS902 O54 DDC 95195dc23 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC RED CHAIR PRESS the RED CHAIR and associated logos are registered trademarks of Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Printed in the United States of America 1P F24CG TABLE of CONTENTS Chapter THE KOREAN PENINSULA Chapter KOREAN HISTORY Chapter A NEW NATION Chapter TRADITIONS AND CULTURE Chapter DAILY LIFE Glossary Explore More IndexAbout the Author 11C H A P T E R THE KOREAN PENINSULA T he mountainous strip of land that we call the Korean Peninsula has been home to the Korean people since the earliest settlers came south from the Mongolian plains about years ago Although much smaller than its neighbors China and Japan this land has been home to one of the worlds greatest and most unique societies THE KOREAN PENINSULA South Korea is part of a landmass in East Asia called the Korean Peninsula Its been said that the peninsula resembles a rabbit with its head and ears bordering China and the rest of its body surrounded by ocean According to legend Korea was founded by an ancient leader named Dangun According to the story Danguns mother was a bear and he lived for more than years before becoming a mountain god The founding of Korea is celebrated every October as National Foundation Day One of the most traditional symbols of Korea is the mighty Amur or Siberian tiger Unfortunately today its only a symbol These tigers have been extinct in Korea for many years Over the centuries the people of the peninsula have had many names for their land An early name was Joseon which means Land of the Morning Calm Sounds like a nice place but Koreas history hasnt always been calm THE KOREAN PENINSULA The people of Korea have also been referred to by many names by their neighbors One of these the People Who Wear White refers to the traditional white robe called a hanbok that Koreans wore in the early kingdoms Bamboo plants are a symbol of loyalty and long life Long ago Koreans would plant bamboo trees to show their loyalty to the king THE KOREAN PENINSULA At the base of Jeju island is YongduamDragon Head Rock According to legend the rock is the remains of a giant dragon that angered a volcano spirit and was turned to stone Only the head is visible but when the tide goes out his tail suddenly appears The island of Jeju is also known for the famous diving women of Jeju These female fishers dive to the seabed for shellfish without any breathing tank They can stay underwater for more than two minutes holding their breath Conservation of natural beauty has a long tradition in Korea As far back as CE monks would guard the areas around their monasteries to protect the beauty of the environment The small island of Jeju off Koreas southern coast is home to many wild ponies They are the descendants of ponies brought there by Mongolian invaders in the 14th century Jeju is just one of Koreas over islands If you decided to visit them all and spend a day on each it would take more than ten years 22C H A P T E R KOREAN HISTORY T oday South Korea constitutes the southern section of the peninsula but starting about CE the lands of the Korean people were united as one land called the Silla kingdom Over the centuries other dynasties would take control but the Korean national identity remained strong KOREAN HISTORY An important figure from early Korean history was Queen Seondeok who became the first woman to lead a united Korea Shes still remembered as a great leader and a recent TV show based on her life was a huge hit on Korean television One of Queen Seondeoks great achievements was the creation of the Cheomseongdae which is now the oldest astronomical observatory in the world It was built out of bricksone for each day of the year Many great temples were built during the Silla period which featured huge bronze bells The largest of these is the Emille Bell in Gyeongju Its said that the bells ring can be heard miles away KOREAN HISTORY After the Koryo era came the Joseon dynasty in One of the great leaders from this period was King Sejong the Great who ruled in the 15th century His rule was marked by great advancements in technology and culture For many centuries the Korean language was only spokennot written Chinese invaders forced the Koreans to use Chinese characters for writing but finally in the 15th century King Sejong ordered the creation of Hangeulthe first and only Korean alphabet The Silla dynasty was followed by the Koguryo dynasty later renamed Koryo This is where the name Korea comes from A major technological advance from this period was printing The Tripitaka Koreana is an ancient religious document printed on wood blocks in the 13th century Koreans also developed a system called jikji in which different words can be printed using individual metal letterforms This is the earliest known example of moveable typeabout years before Gutenbergs printing press

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Ching Shih: The World's Most Successful Pirate

tom_175960 — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:45:01 +0000

Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment—or else! The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the pirate-infested waters of the South China Sea. In this high-interest graphic title, readers will learn how Ching Shih became a pirate so fierce that even the government stood down to her power. They’ll discover her real-life feats through engaging dialogue and sharp illustrations, as well as historical quotes, a timeline, and a map.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781681037653

Bellwether Media

Christina Leaf, Tate Yotter

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Action Adventure, Comic Book, Girls, History, Pirates

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Photos

Keywords:

pirate, history, ships, ocean, asia, famous

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Red Pandas

tom_175960 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:16:10 +0000

In the mountains of Asia lives the adorable red panda! In this title for young readers, leveled text and vibrant photos introduce how this animal survives its environment. Diet and range features provide basic details about the lives of these animals. A physical adaptations feature offers a visual aid to show how these animals are made to thrive in their mountain homes!

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781648340925

Bellwether Media

Kaitlyn Duling

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Animals & Creatures, Educational

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Photos

Keywords:

panda, red panda, asia, mountains

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Explore Asia

gabe_173342 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:33:20 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Asia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent’s landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference. Children can learn more about Asia using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Explore Asia also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Explore Asia is part of Jump!'s A Look at Continents series.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1-64527-290-8

Jump! Inc.

Veronica B. Wilkins

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Action Adventure, Educational, Environment, Imagination

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