Ancient Chinese civilization
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This book takes a deep dive into the world's longest continuous civilization, examining both myth and fact, from the dawn of farming and the early bronze-makers, to the great dynasties that united China. Stunningly illustrated historical pages and carefully retold myths introduce young readers to the glories, riches, romance, and mystery of Chinese civilization. Includes sections on creation myths, gods, society, religion, agriculture, medicine, daily life, art, entertainment, war and weapons, inventions and construction, trade, and education, writing, and literature.
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Van Pelt, T., Matthews, R., & D'Ottavi, F. (2010). Ancient Chinese civilization. New York, Rosen Central.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Van Pelt, Todd, Rupert. Matthews and Francesca, D'Ottavi. 2010. Ancient Chinese Civilization. New York, Rosen Central.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Van Pelt, Todd, Rupert. Matthews and Francesca, D'Ottavi, Ancient Chinese Civilization. New York, Rosen Central, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Van Pelt, Todd., et al. Ancient Chinese Civilization. New York, Rosen Central, 2010.
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| 100 | 1 | |a Van Pelt, Todd. | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Ancient Chinese civilization / |c Todd Van Pelt and Rupert Matthews ; illustrations by Francesca D'Ottavi. |
| 260 | |a New York : |b Rosen Central, |c 2010. | ||
| 300 | |a 48 p. : |b col. ill., col. map ; |c 28 cm. | ||
| 490 | 1 | |a Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends | |
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Pan Gu creates the world -- The dawn of civilization -- Nu Wa creates the human race -- Chinese society -- The eight immortals -- Religion -- Yan Di, god of agriculture and medicine -- Agriculture and medicine -- Weaving maid and cowherd -- Daily life -- King Yao -- Art and entertainment -- The battle between Huang Di and Chi You -- War and weapons -- The ten suns -- Inventions and construction -- The first silkworm -- Trade -- Education, writing, and literature -- Glossary. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Mythology, Chinese |v Juvenile literature. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a China |x Civilization |y To 221 B.C. |v Juvenile literature. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a China |x Civilization |y 221 B.C. to 960 A.D. |v Juvenile literature. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a China |x Civilization |y 960-1644 |v Juvenile literature. | |
| 700 | 1 | |a Matthews, Rupert. | |
| 700 | 1 | |a D'Ottavi, Francesca, |e ill. | |
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