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China - The Culture (Revised, Ed. 2) Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author)
ISBN: 077879380X     ISBN-13: 9780778793809
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $29.07  
Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats
Published: October 2000
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Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

Spectacular new photographs fill this new edition of China the culture. Children will love learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization.

Other topics include:
-- Chinese inventions
-- performing arts
-- the various styles of Chinese cooking
-- the Chinese horoscope
-- traditional and modern medicine
-- festivals, games, and activities
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dewey: 951
LCCN: 00057079
Lexile Measure: 950
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.85" W x 11.32" (0.89 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Chinese
- Cultural Region - Japanese
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 58793
Reading Level: 6.8   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Intended for ages 9-14, this illustrated work helps children learn about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilisation. It covers Chinese inventions; performing arts; the varied styles of Chinese cooking; the Chinese horoscope; traditional and modern medicine; and, festivals, games, and activities.