Hail! Ancient Chinese
Book |
Crabtree Pub.,
New York :
c2011.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at West Lincoln Public Library
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
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About
Explores the extraordinary dynasties of Ancient China, and how China has defended itself over thousands of years against invaders such as the Mongols. It includes features on Qin Shi Huangdi and the massive Terracotta Army he prepared for the afterlife, the role of the great philosopher Confucius, inventions such as gunpowder and the wheelbarrow, and a day in the life of a guard on the Great Wall of China.
Details
- ISBN: 0778766217 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 9780778766216 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0778766284 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780778766285 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.print
- Publisher: New York : Crabtree Pub., c2011.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: Your guide to ancient China -- Meet the neighbors -- On the couch with Qin Shi Huangdi -- Help wanted! -- On the catwalk -- Dear diary -- Horoscopes -- Welcome to Chang'an -- Ask Confucius -- How does your garden grow? -- The gadget show -- What's on in Chinatown? -- Under new management --Glossary -- On the Internet/Books -- Index.