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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

Part of DK Eyewitness

Author Arthur Cotterell
Hardcover
$16.99 US
DK. | DK Children
8.7"W x 11.3"H x 0.4"D   | 19 oz | 16 per carton
On sale Sep 05, 2005 | 72 Pages | 9780756613822
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell Y
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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.
Arthur Cotterell’s books include Chariot, The Minoan World; A Dictionary of World Mythology; The Penguin Encyclopedia of Classical Civilizations; The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Civilizations; The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Mythologies. View titles by Arthur Cotterell

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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.

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Arthur Cotterell’s books include Chariot, The Minoan World; A Dictionary of World Mythology; The Penguin Encyclopedia of Classical Civilizations; The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Civilizations; The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Mythologies. View titles by Arthur Cotterell

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