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Brings to life sixteen deities of the ancient Chinese world, highlighting their accomplishments, their deeds, their powers, and how they reflected the lives and activities of the mortals on Earth.

Examines the history, culture, and social structure of ancient China and focuses on the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties, the duties of the emperor, artisans and silk makers, inventors, scientists, and healers, and includes a time line and biographical dictionary.

The terra cotta army of Qin Shihuangdi, the First Emperor of China (r. 221-210 BC), is one of the most spectacular finds in world archaeology. It was discovered by chance in 1974 - a garrison in battle-ready formation, spread across a number of pits. Here were life-sized warriors made over two thousand years ago from fired clay: cavalry, archers, and infantry; lowly foot soldiers and high ranking officers; figures of varying ages, with different hairstyles and facial expressions and seemingly representing every racial group in China - more than 6,000 in all.

Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.

A history of the building of the various pieces of the Great Wall of China, with details of how the walls were built through the ages.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the hardships and pitfalls of living in the Forbidden City.

This chronicle of the palace, a blend of history, anecdotal narrative, biographical portraits and illustrations, carries readers through 500 years of imperial China .

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in China during the Han Dynasty, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Photographs and artwork chronicle three thousand years of Chinese history, from the earliest dynasty to the twentieth century, and examine some of the contributions China has made to the world

The Binkerton kids study the civilization of ancient China by traveling back to the time of the Han Dynasty.

Describes the discovery and production of silk in ancient China; the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas which accompanied the silk caravans along the road from East to West; the experiences of the western traveler to the East; and the decline of the Chinese silk trade.

Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.

Describes the technology used by the ancient Chinese to help with agriculture, communication, calculations, transportation, medicine, and warfare.

Discusses some of the inventions of the ancient world and the cultures which produced them.

Discusses civilizations of the ancient world, including Mesopotamia, Assyrians; Hittites; Phoenecians; Egypt, Greece, Persia, Phoenicia, Rome, India, and China.

Discusses the history, culture, material artifacts, and society of six ancient Chinese dynasties from about 2000 B.C. to 221 A.D.

Discusses the history, culture, material artifacts, and society of six ancient Chinese dynasties from about 2000 B.C. to 221 A.D.