to 221 b.c

Contains a selection of Chinese myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Chinese civilization, such as religion, agriculture, daily life, warfare, and art.

A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.

Presents China's important formative legends; relates the story of China's early Bronze and Iron Age cultures; chronicles the chaotic periods of warfare that preceded the unification of the country in the third century BC; and introduces such influential figures as the philosopher Confucius and the emperor Shi Huang Di, who built the Great Wall and commissioned the sculpting of a huge terra-cotta army to guard his grave.

Presents full-color illustrated photographs and drawings depicting the history of China from their creation myths and early historians around 1040 BCE to the end of the Han Dynasty in 220 CE and includes a discussion of artifacts as well as a timeline and map of the ancient Chinese world.

Provides facts about ancient China, discussing Yu the Great, Chinese buildings, everyday life for girls in ancient China, the Silk Road, the three main schools of thought, and the construction of the Great Wall. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

Traces the history of China from the earliest times to about 50 B.C. and discusses the origins of walled fortifications that eventually resulted in the building of the Great Wall.

Traces the history of China from the earliest times to about 50 B.C. and discusses the origins of walled fortifications that eventually resulted in the building of the Great Wall.

Explores various aspects of ancient Chinese culture, including art, government, societal structure, religion, and everyday life.

Tired of their tribes fighting over the many spirits which protect the people, the young children of China decide to create one great spirit and bring peace to the country.

An introduction to the history of China that describes the legacies of ancient Chinese cultures.