221 b.c.-960 a.d

Reveals everyday life in ancient China through an account, in graphic novel format, of an ordinary day for a peasant family growing rice during the Han Dynasty.

"Explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader ... clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher..

A history of the Song dynasty, examining why it has been compared to the European Renaissance and covering the reshaping of tradition and adaptation of Confucian precepts by scholar-officials, whose rationalist approach led to many inventions and dynamic cultural transformations.

"Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient China"--Provided by publisher.

"... leads readers though the history of ancient China, up to and through its decline, including how power was centralized within the Zhou royal house and aristocratic families that ruled their individual territories. This resource explains the Spring and Autumn periods, as well as Confucius's influence, and the positive and negative aspects of the Qin Dynasty"--Amazon.com.

China is one of earth's oldest civilizations. Throughout much of its history, China was ruled by powerful dynasties who controlled the lives of ordinary Chinese people in countless ways. Today, China's dynastic history is visible in everything from art and language to large-scale building projects such as the Great Wall and the bureaucratic structure of society itself..

"Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient China"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the people, landmarks, beliefs, and writings of ancient China.

Introduces fascinating facts of the ancient Chinese, with activities such as making a terracotta soldier, putting on a shadow puppet play, or wearing a war helmet. Informative text and unique activities combine to bring this ancient civilization to life.