One of the world’s most influential superpowers—China—is brought to life by the Field Museum
China: A History traces the 7,000-year story of this diverse
land. Young readers learn about prehistoric China, follow the rise of
emperors and the fall of dynasties, and come to understand how China
became the world powerhouse for trade that it is today. The book also
explores the role of children and women in everyday life as well as how
religion, politics, and economics shaped the deep traditions and dynamic
changes of modern China. Inspired by the Cyrus Tang Hall of China at
the Field Museum, Chicago, the book includes full-color maps, photos,
and illustrations. This is a go-to resource for young readers looking to
learn more about this powerful nation. It includes a timeline, a
bibliography, and an index.
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Cheryl Bardoe is a former senior project manager of exhibitions at The Field Museum, Chicago. She is the author of Abrams' Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas and Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age. She lives in Chicago. Doug Kennedy has collaborated on a number of books with his sister, Kim, including the Pirate Pete books and Hee-Haw-Dini an
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