to 221 b.c

While traveling to an important feast in ancient China, Chuan and his friend Jing Jing devise a water "alarm" clock to make sure their party reaches the emperor's palace before rival warlords. Includes a brief history of water clocks and instructions for making one.

This series provides an in-depth look at the culture, religion, art, architecture, and society of the ancient Chinese vividly to life for young readers.

This series provides an in-depth look at the culture, religion, art, architecture, and society of the ancient Chinese vividly to life for young readers.

This series provides an in-depth look at the culture, religion, art, architecture, and society of the ancient Chinese vividly to life for young readers.

Examines the lives of people in ancient China, providing information about society, economy, politics, and culture of the time, and explaining how archaeologists learn about the past.

Describes daily life in ancient China, discussing life in the country, life in the city, schools, festivals, and other aspects.

A guide to ancient China presented in entertainment-magazine format, providing information about notable people and achievements, and including fashion tips, advice columns, and secret diary entries.

Presents a short history of ancient China, and examines the early civilizations, the Great Wall, Terra Cotta army of Emperor Qin, and much more.

A collection of illustrated photographs and drawings that examines major points in ancient Chinese civilization including the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Army.