China: Over 40 Activities to Experience China - Past and Present

By Debbi Michiko Florence

Book Overview

The 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China will bring much attention and focus to this country. Children can dig in with hands, feet and mind to 4,000 years of this country's history, traditions and culture. Through photos, illustrations, diagrams, interviews and activities children will gain a deeper understanding of China and its people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082496814X
• ISBN13: 9780824968144
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Worthy Kids
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Great Gift to Help Chinese Children Explore and Celebrate Their Heritage

I bought this book to give as birthday presents for my goddaughter and a friend from her adoption group. Both girls were born in Hunan, China and I always like to get them presents that help them learn about and feel proud of their Chinese heritage. The book is full of interesting information and activities that I know they will enjoy. One caveat for anyone buying this as a gift for an adopted child -- there is a brief mention of China's one child policy, so you may want to discuss this with her parents to be sure they are prepared -- or choose -- to discuss this issue with their child!

An engaging and colorful introduction to China

Author Debbi Michiko Florence invites young readers to explore China, "a country of contrasts and extremes and one with a lot of 'firsts.'" Along the way, she sheds fascinating light on the jaw-dropping landscape (e.g., Mount Everest, the Gobi Desert, the Yangtze River), the "daily life" of children in China, inventions that paved the way for the modern world (e.g., paper and printing), China's rich culture and history, cuisine, and more. CHINA not only shows young readers how to say "tea" in Mandarin, it provides a step-by-step guide to having a "Tea Tasting" of their very own. Readers can also make a compass, practice the art of Chinese calligraphy, sculpt a jade figure, and learn how to "integrate feng shui to create harmony" in their life (there are "over 40 activities" to try!). This book is a relevant and entertaining addition to any classroom or home library. - H. Balgassi