China - Beginners
China - Beginners
hardback
Published:
30 May, 2008
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Description
Which unusual animals live in China? Who built the Great Wall of China - and why? What is the longest river in China? How are Chinese words written? This well-researched book answers these questions, and more, with fascinating facts, step-by-step illustrations, vivid photographs and links to websites with more information, activities and video clips.
Chapters in this book include:
- Old and new
- Big country
- Emperors rule
- Keep out!
- Chinese art
- By land and by sea
- Life goes on...
- Change in China
- City life
- Food for families
- Beautiful words
- Chinese New Year
- Buddhism
- Living in the wild
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780746089989 |
| ISBN10 | 0746089988 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 180 g |
| Product Dimensions | 156 x 210 x 8 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads
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Author's Bio
Non Pratt started her career writing non-fiction activity books at Usborne, before becoming an editor of children's fiction, and a writer of books for teen-minded humans. She encourages you to listen to more pop punk music, please.