China: Land of Dragons and Emperors
The Fascinating Culture and History of China
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · June 14, 2011
A fascinating book about the history and culture of China.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore China’s long history through dynasties, inventions, customs, and traditions still felt today.
- Themes
- Chinese history and culture, Chinese inventions, Traditions with modern impact
- Genres
- Asian History, Asia for Teens
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A fascinating book about the history and culture of China. The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries—paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few—were first made in China.
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Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today. Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.
History in Long View
Explore China’s long history through dynasties, inventions, customs, and traditions still felt today.
Come here for
- Ancient dynasties and inventions woven into everyday life
- Customs and traditions with roots reaching across centuries
Expect
- A broad view of China across the last two millennia
- Black-and-white photographs alongside cultural history
Where it sits
| Asia for Teens | 92% |
|---|---|
| Asian History | 85% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Asian History
- Asia for Teens
- Reference for Teens
- Authors
- Adeline Yen Mah
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- June 14, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Chinese history and culture · Chinese inventions · Traditions with modern impact
- Reading lane
- Asian History