China: Land of Dragons and Emperors: The Fascinating Culture and History of China

A fascinating book about the history and culture of China.

The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries—paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few—were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today.

Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.

• Along the River: A Chinese Cinderella Novel
• A Thousand Pieces of Gold: Growing Up Through China's Proverbs
• Summerlost
• The Thunder: A Novel on John Knox
• Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
• China: Land of the Emperor's Great Wall: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #14: Day of the Dragon King (Magic Tree House: Fact Trekker Book 31)
• DK Readers L3: Welcome to China (DK Readers Level 3)
• Song of the Red Cloak