If I Were a Kid in Ancient China (Children of the Ancient World) (Hardback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for If I Were a Kid in Ancient China What modern boy or girl wouldn't want to be called "Precious Child," as parents in ancient China referred to their children? Or wear a beautiful silk brocade jacket, as wealthy youngsters did? Or nibble on a crunchy roasted cricket? This fun book explores every aspect of life for Chinese children "way back when," from distinctive toys like a live "pet" dragonfly to hand-made lesson books to shoppi
Full description- Publisher: Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co
- Published: 28 February 2007
- Format: Hardback 31 pages
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- Categories: History | Asian History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE
- ISBN 13: 9780812679311 ISBN 10: 0812679318
- Sales rank: 172,546
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Full description for If I Were a Kid in Ancient China
What modern boy or girl wouldn't want to be called "Precious Child," as parents in ancient China referred to their children? Or wear a beautiful silk brocade jacket, as wealthy youngsters did? Or nibble on a crunchy roasted cricket? This fun book explores every aspect of life for Chinese children "way back when," from distinctive toys like a live "pet" dragonfly to hand-made lesson books to shopping at the exciting markets or strolling down the Silk Road in search of treasures. Vivid illustrations, detailed historical background, and a glossary bring this intriguing time to life for young readers.
