| Great Ancient China Projects: You Can Build Yourself Contributor(s): Kramer, Lance (Author), Weinberg, Steven (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1934670022 ISBN-13: 9781934670026 Publisher: Nomad Press (VT) OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: From Buddhism, feng shui, and porcelain pottery to gunpowder, dynasties, and trade routes, this interactive activity guide explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with more than 20 hands-on projects. Comprehensive coverage of the ancient culture--everything from the daily lives of both the rich and poor to the history of architecture, dynasties, religion, trade, and science--are combined with step-by-step instructions for creating Chinese inventions with ordinary household materials. Key vocabulary, time lines, and factual sidebars are included to further educate young readers about this innovative society and its continuing influence on modern culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General |
| Dewey: 745.095 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Series: Build It Yourself |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8" W x 10" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to construct a house with proper feng shui and create a simple Chinese hanging compass. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach kids about this innovative society and its continued influence on modern culture. |