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Author:

Van Pelt, Todd.

Title:

Ancient Chinese civilization Todd Van Pelt and Rupert Matthews ; illustrations by Francesca D'Ottavi.

Publisher:

Rosen Central,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

48 p. col. ill., col. map 28 cm.

Subject:

Mythology, Chinese--Juvenile literature.
China--Civilization--To 221 B.C.--Juvenile literature.
China--Civilization--221 B.C. to 960 A.D.--Juvenile literature.
China--Civilization--960-1644--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Matthews, Rupert.
D'Ottavi, Francesca, ill.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.

Contents:

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.

Series:

Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends

ISBN:

1404280359
9781404280359

LCCN:

2009012362

Locations:

REPC017 -- Greenfield Public Library (Greenfield)

90PB522 -- Springmier Community Library (Tiffin)