This text is designed for students continuing in the Chinese Bilingual Pilot Program, ESEA Title VII, at the seventh grade level. The text introduces different cultural aspects and general knowledge of Asia, and is divided into twenty-five lessons, having the following headings: Glimpses of Asia; Monsoon; Malaysia; Borneo; Asian Countries; Caste in India; The Women of Asia; Soul in Japanese; Law in Old China; Japan; The Changing World; New Days and Old; School Days in China; The Old and the New in Medicine; Confucius, The Great Philosopher; Han Fei Tzu; Siddhartha Gautama; Gandhi; Peaceful Patriot; A Cry for Change; Food or Famine; Changes in Chinese Farming; Poverty; The Olympic Ideal; Success or Failure. There is a maximum of 200 words per lesson. Each lesson includes main terms listed bilingually, explanations in Chinese, questions for discussion, and follow-up activities. Answers to questions are located in the back of the book. (CLK)