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"In Ancient China, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the people of ancient China, including their technological wonders and feats of construction. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's website.
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ix, 163 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 24 cm
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"Discover the history of one of the world's most influential civilizations. Based on the Cyrus Tang Hall of China exhibit at The Field Museum, China: A History traces the 7,000-year story of this diverse land. Full-color maps, photos, and illustrations of the people, landscape, artifacts, and rare objects bring the history of this nation to life! Young readers learn about prehistoric China, follow the reign of emperors and dynasties, and come to understand...
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Time travel guides volume 3
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56 pages : chiefly color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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"In this third book in the Time Travel Guides series, the three Binkerton siblings go back in time to 1st century CE China! Amid the chaos of their arrival, little Libby slips away, hitching a ride to the capital city. Soon she is dining with nobility and rubbing elbows with the emperor himself! The twins, Josh and Emma, on the other hand, are mistaken for barbarian spies and are pursued through the countryside by imperial guards. Can Josh and Emma...
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"This A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as Beijing, Dragon Dance, Himalayan Mountain Range, Mongolians, and the giant panda. Each subject is introduced with a simple rhyme for younger readers. Expository text is also included for older readers"--Provided by publisher.
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xi, 300 pages : maps ; 25 cm
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" NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt describes how he created a free taxi service -- offering rides in exchange for illuminating conversation -- to go beyond the headlines and get to know a wide range of colorful, compelling characters representative of the new China. They include folks like "Beer," a slippery salesman who tries to sell Langfitt a used car; Rocky, a farm boy turned Shanghai lawyer; and Chen, who runs an underground Christian church...
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1 videodisc (approximately 89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The third documentary in John Bush's Yatra trilogy. Examines Buddhist traditions in Tibet, visiting temples, monastaries, and festivals, focusing on the Jokhang Temple and the Potala Palace, home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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400 pages : color illustrations, maps, portraits, facsimiles ; 29 cm
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From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses. Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artifacts not previously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readers with the key events that shaped...
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