Provides an overview of the stone and earth fortifications built in northern China to protect the Chinese from foreign invadors.

Spectacular fireworks, silk lions dancing through the streets, sumptuous family banquets - these are the hallmarks of Chinese New Year. Now, discover how to bring this splendid celebration, and others, into your own home. In this glorious collection, bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds joins with Leslie Swartz and The Children's Museum, Boston, to offer festival lore, traditional stories, delectable recipes, and engaging activities that will...

In the 1920's, a Chinese youth from the country comes to Chungking with his mother where the bustling city offers adventure and his apprenticeship to a coppersmith brings good fortune.

"Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village....

"Explore the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food"--Provided by publisher.

Brief discussion of the history, geography, culture and economy of China.

Briefly describes the most important Chinese holiday, which signals the end of winter and the coming of spring.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to China. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Describes the events that take place during the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of China. Investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet,