Discusses how ancient Chinese inventions, social and cultural customs, politics, and philosophies influence and continue to shape lives today. Includes a glossary and resources for further information.
"How many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. . . Art and photos give readers an up-close look at our our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!"--.
"Did you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs' senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. . . Art and photos of dinosaurs and artifacts give readers an up-close look at these . . . creatures"--.
"From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life"--Provided by publisher.
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