TIME Asia: Prodigies

COVER STORY

Small Wonders
Can you create child prodigies, or are they simply miracles of nature? A TIME Special Report

Eyes on the prize
The story of how Harvard came calling for one Chinese girl is now a bestselling how-to



	Beautiful Freaks A crash course on history's most dazzling prodigies Famous Flameouts Not all child prodigies go on to become exceptional adults Does Your Child Have the Gift? How to tell if you might have a prodigy in the house

Superkids
TIME profiles seven of Asia's most gifted youngsters



	What makes a prodigy? A natural miracle A 'rage to learn' Domineering Parents

What's Wrong with Asia's Schools?
As more kids drop out, Asia rethinks its rigid education systems (April 15, 2002)

Diabetes: The Asian Disease
Diabetes' victims are younger than ever (December 9, 2002)

PHOTO - MICHAEL COYNE/BLACK STAR FOR TIME

FROM THE FEB 17, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, FEB 10, 2003