"Home to many mountains, including the highest point on the planet, Tibet is sometimes called "The Roof of the World." Despite Tibet's official status as a part of China, the country's people widely consider it to be an independent nation. Readers will trace Tibet's long history to discover how this conflict came to be. Along the way, they will find out how Tibet's people live, how the region is governed, and much more. They will also get a close-up...

"Discusses Tibet, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news"--Provided by publisher.

Heinrich Harrer is an Austrian national and a Nazi sympathizer. He leaves Austria in 1939 to climb a mountain in the Himalayas. Through a series of circumstances (including POW camp), he and fellow climber Peter Aufschnaiter become the only two foreigners in the Tibetan holy city of Lhasa. There, Heinrich's life changes forever as he becomes a close confidant to the Dalai Lama.

Follows the dangerous journey of three young sisters from their home in a Tibet occupied by the Chinese to a new life in India, where they can freely learn about their religion and culture.

Examines life in Tibet prior to, during, and after the Chinese takeover and profiles the peaceful Buddhist monks who became warriors--with the assistance of the CIA--to battle Mao's forces.

Docudrama following a group of Tibetan villagers on a 1,200-mile Buddhist bowing pilgrimage to Lhasa, Tibet's holy capital.