About this title: Enthralling subjects and stunning photographs continue to make Eyewitness Books the best nonfiction series for kids today. These books are "filled with extraordinary illustrations and written and designed with imagination and care"--New York Times Book Review.
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Binding is slightly damaged and/or book has some loose pages. No missing pages. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits Harris County Public Library! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780679961673ISBN:0679961674
Description: Good. 0679961674 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Glossy Hardback
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780679861676ISBN:067986167X
Description: As New. 067986167x Oversized 64pp including index Colorful photos and illustrations Discover the history of Imperial china-from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Glossy Hardback
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780679861676ISBN:067986167X
Description: As New. 067986167x Oversized 64pp including index Eyewitnes Books Colorful photos and illustrations "Discover the istory of Imperial China-from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor" read more
Description: New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 72 p. Contains: Illustrations. DK Eyewitness Books (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dk Pub
Date Published: 2005-09-18
ISBN-13:9780756613822ISBN:0756613825
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780756613822. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780756613822ISBN:0756613825
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Cotterell, Arthur., Alfred A. Knopf "Eyewitness Books", nd (1994), c1994, 1st U.S. Edition, illus. boards, illus. end papers, vg-f (no dj), 64 pp w/index, color photographic ilus. by Alan Hills & Geoff Brighting, 4to, "Discover the History of Imperial China..." Hills, Alan & Geoff Brightling. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780679861676ISBN:067986167X
Description: Fair. 067986167X Books in acceptable condition may show moderate to heavy wear and may have lots of writing/underlining. Will be shipped promptly! read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
"The institutional review coming with this page says: "Grade 5-10-Done in typical 'Eyewitness' format, this volume touches upon such topics as Chinese history, the first emperor, inventions, health and medicine, waterways, food and drink, clothing, the Silk Road, and arts and crafts. Material from as recent as the last dynasty, which ended in 1912, is included. . . ." That summarizes nicely--both the age group for whom this book is intended and for the wide range of issues considered.
As such, the book works pretty well. As with all in this series, it reminds one of the first couple phrases in some lines about the Platte River: "A mile wide, an inch deep. . . ." Lots of coverage but not a whole lot of depth. But for young readers, this is a fine work.
The work begins with a bit of history, from the origins of the Chinese civilization under its first rulers, to the creation (by force) of a unified empire under the Qin Dynasty (China, the name, comes from this dynastic term), to the full unfolding of the empire under the Ming Dynasty after the expulsion of the Mongols.
There follows a discussion of the first dynasty (Shang, from 1650 to 1027 BC), the importance and central views of Confucius, the first emperor of a united China (Zheng), the development of an early civil service.
Then, some of the artifacts of the culture--printing and books, medicine, agriculture, food and drink, housing, dress, and so on.
The book closes out with a discussion of "The Silk Road" (during which time trade flourished between China throughout Asia to Europe), ocean voyages (voyages to the Middle East, Africa, India, the great islands of the Indian Ocean), and the end of empire, with the final emperor being deposed in 1912.
Again, as with others in this series, you get rather shallow coverage--but the illustrations are great and the amount of information provided really lined up with the age group targeted."
"I think these Eyewitness Books are great for children--so full of information, but still not too overwhelming. I liked skimming through this book. It felt like a review from my Chinese Culture and Chinese language classes. Including term that I still remember--taotie, bi, cong--and items that I recognize almost like second nature--dragon robes, TLV mirrors, terracotta warriors, weapons of war. Some other things that I did not know as much of. Perfect for any child with an interest. Will likely book talk this one to get them over to the history section."
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