DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient China: Discover the History of Imperial China--From the Great Wall to the Days of the La Revised Edition Contributor(s): Cotterell, Arthur (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756613825 ISBN-13: 9780756613822 Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2005 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia |
Dewey: 931 |
LCCN: 2005283785 |
Lexile Measure: 1060 |
Series: DK Eyewitness Books |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9" W x 11.3" (1.20 lbs) 72 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Chinese |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 17202 Reading Level: 8.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique eyewitness view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final years in the early 20th century. See the stunning bronze work of the ancient Chinese and the beautiful techniques used for Chinese calligraphy. Learn why the First Emperor created the Terracotta Army, what kinds of goods were carried along the Silk Route, who invented paper, and much, much more. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. |