Paperback. From Buddhism, feng shui, and porcelain pottery to gunpowder, dynasties, and trade routes, this activity guide explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with over 20 hands-on projects. It includes vocabulary, time lines, and factual sidebars to educate readers about this innovative society and its influence on modern culture. From Buddhism, feng shui, and porcelain pottery to gunpowder, dynasties, and trade routes, this activity guide explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with over 20 hands-on projects. It includes vocabulary, time lines, and factual sidebars to educate readers about this innovative society and its influence on modern culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: GREAT ANCIENT CHINA PROJECTS (Paperback)
Publisher: Nomad Press, White River Junction
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1934670022
ISBN 13: 9781934670026
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Weinberg, Steven
Condition: new

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Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to construct a house with proper feng shui and create a simple Chinese hanging compass. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach kids about this innovative society and its continued influence on modern culture.

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Lance Kramer is a journalist and former ESL teacher. He has been fascinated with Ancient China since the very first time he saw photos of the Great Wall as a young child. This love of history led him to study Asian and Middle Eastern history at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Lance is passionate about finding new and creative ways to share history with kids and keep the stories of other cultures engaging, alive, exciting and fun.

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