Life in Ancient China (Peoples of the Ancient World) - Softcover

Challen, Paul C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778720675 ISBN 13: 9780778720676

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada, 2005

Synopsis

Examines ancient China and how its politics, daily activities, art, religion, economy, and social structures worked together to form Chinese culture.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book is suitable for ages 8-14. Ancient China gave the world paper, a counting machine called an abacus, Kung Fu, and many other interesting inventions. Chinese society is one of the oldest on earth. Children will delight in learning about the Emperor's Forbidden City, the feuding dynasties, and Ancient Chinese thinker Confucius. Topics include: The Yellow River, Taklamankan Desert, and Mount Everest; The construction of the Great Wall; How the ancient Chinese farmed and made food; What a Chinese "dynasty" was; Ancient Chinese games and pastimes.

About the Author:

Paul Challen is a sportswriter who has contributed to the "National Post," "Slam" magazine, "Toronto Life" magazine, and the "Toronto Star," He is the coauthor of "Gardens of Shame" and the author of "The Book of Isiah," "Get Dutch! A Biography of Elmore Leonard," and "Inside the West Wing," He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0778720675
• ISBN 13: 9780778720676
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32