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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)
ISBN: 0756613825     ISBN-13: 9780756613822
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
OUR PRICE:   $15.29  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: September 2005
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
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
 
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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.