"China is one of the worlds oldest civilizations. It invented paper, writing, and printing, and today it is one of the worlds fastest-growing countries. Its history is vast, with many conflicts and characters, who have helped shape the country into its current state. China is a world leader in business and has a successful economy. This book describes China and explains how it became the nation it is today."--Provided by publisher.

Includes 15 step-by-step projects to recreate the past.

Presents facts about Chinese history, art, traditions, social life, and recreation. Includes a chapter on Chinese Americans, a glossary, and a map of China.

Explores ancient Chinese mythology through twenty-five projects, including making mooncakes, writing in Chinese, and designing a New Year's story board game.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of ancient China.

"Innovative animation and a tongue-in-cheek approach to ancient history provide a sound introduction to the philosophy and achievements of Ancient China." --Container insert.

Learn about celebrating the Chinese New Year through crafts and other educational activities.

Discusses the legacies of ancient China and its culture, including arts and crafts, technology, scientific discoveries, inventions, mathematics, and recreations.

"The Shang Dynasty marked the beginning of recorded history in China. This ancient civilization has been studied by historians and archaeologists around the world, and now readers can join their ranks in uncovering fascinating facts about this dynasty."