Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)

By Lance Kramer

Book Overview

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to construct a house with proper feng shui and create a simple Chinese hanging compass. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach kids about this innovative society and its continued influence on modern culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934670022
• ISBN13: 9781934670026
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7