Tidey, John

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the wildlife of China, discussing diversity, giant pandas, golden monkeys, takins, snow leopards, South China tigers, elephants, desert and grassland animals, ocean and river creatures, birds, butterflies and moths, bees, silkworms, animals signs, protection, and conservation.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the plants of China, discussing diversity, forests, bamboo, farming, field crops, fruit, vegetables, Chinese medicine, gardens, and conservation.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the people and cities of China, discussing population trends, religion and beliefs, transportation, health care, houses, schools, language, work, traditional foods, Chinese tea, famous landmarks, and sister cities.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the land and climate of China, discussing coasts, islands, seas, rivers, Three Gorges Dam, mountains, deserts, forests, glaciers, environmental, and problems.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the history and government of China, discussing ancient China, the early empire, the second empire, the birth of modern China, the People's Republic of China, media, economy, international trade, China's National Day, and embassies and consulates.

Firsthand accounts, examples, facts, and photographs provide an introduction to the art and culture of China, discussing calligraphy, chops, festivals, porcelain, yin and yang, music, Chinese opera, literature, movies, painting, martial arts, kites, and puppetry.