China is a country that has enchanted people for thousands of years. It is a country of vast mountain ranges, legendary rivers, arid deserts and icy winters. And with a population of over 1.3 billion people, it is also home to giant pandas, Siberian tigers and dancing (human) dragons! In this guide you will discover many fascinating facts about the culture and history of China, including ...
- How to make noodles by hand, and which province has the spiciest cuisine
- The different languages spoken, and how Chinese children learn to read and write
- Why the Great Wall of China was built and just how long it actually is
- Famous myths and legends, and the significance of dragons and the Jade Emperor
- And how rapidly China has modernised, creating several enormous 'megacities'
After reading this book, you will want to jump on a plane and visit this incredible country. Welcome to China!
Welcome to China is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years
This is Book 516 in the Rising Stars Reading Planet Series. See all Rising Stars Reading Planet books here.
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Tony Bradman started working life in the music press. In 1979 he joined Parents magazine where he launched their highly successful children's book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books For Babies Award. He went freelance as a children's author in 1987 and by 1992 was among the top 20 children's authors borrowed from UK public libraries.
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