From Buddhism feng shui and porcelain pottery to gunpowder dynasties andtrade routes this interactive activity guide explores the incredible ingenuityand histor... » 

From Buddhism feng shui and porcelain pottery to gunpowder dynasties andtrade routes this interactive activity guide explores the incredible ingenuityand history of ancient China with more than 20 handson projects. Comprehensivecoverage of the ancient cultureeverything from the daily lives of both therich and poor to the history of architecture dynasties religion trade andscienceare combined with stepbystep instructions for creating Chineseinventions with ordinary household materials. Key vocabulary time lines andfactual sidebars are included to further educate young readers about thisinnovative society and its continuing influence on modern culture. «