china

Investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet, China.

Covers the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.

Portrayal of the life and times of China's last emperor, Pu Yi-- crowned at age 3, and destined to live as a prisoner in his own country in one way or another for his entire life.

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.

Communism grew out of the ideas of reformers in the nineteenth century. They wanted to change society to make conditions better for industrial workers.

An introduction to ancient China.

In thirteenth-century China, twelve-year-old Haoyou has life-changing adventures when he takes to the sky as a circus kite rider and meets the great Mongol ruler Kublai Khan.

Herbalist Maomao is all anyone in the palace can talk about after her show of food tasting at the garden banquet. After receiving a mysterious hairpin at the banquet, she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in almost a year. While visiting her home, a courtesan and her client are found poisoned, and Maomao finds herself investigating another mystery.

Still searching for the garden banquet poisoner, Maomao stays at the Garnet Palace. However, the palace holds shocking secrets that could cause Maomao to lose her job and her life!.