The Chinese Empire
Beautifully illustrated and packed full of interesting facts, this engaging book guides readers through the fascinating history of imperial Chinese civilization. The author discusses various aspects of Chinese life under the imperial dynasties, including religious beliefs, towns and cities, family life, food, markets and trade, medicine, architecture, dress, art, music, warfare, and festivals and customs.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Passport to the Past"Readers are immersed in ancient cultures through kaleidoscopic viewings of relevant peoples, buildings, religions, clothes, languages, and means of sustenance. Spreads cover a subtopic each and generally contain a couple of paragraphs in addition to numerous bright, captioned photographs and reproductions, and, on the bottom, timelines and crafts. The images are set against just the right amount of white space, helping to make this series attractive and youth friendly..."
--Jennifer Prince, Fairview Public Library, NC, School Library Journal
