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China Through Time

£12.99

Spanning 2,500 years and 1,794 km (1,115 miles), China’s Grand Canal runs from Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north. ‘China Through Time’ tells the fascinating story of the world’s longest – and oldest – canal.

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Description


Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history.

This beautifully illustrated children’s history book spans 2,500 years and more than a thousand miles along China’s Grand Canal. With stunning, panoramic illustrations and lively, engaging text, China Through Time brings key periods and turning points in the canal’s history to life.

Cutaway views show the inside of buildings and introduce children to important places, characters, and events – from humble workers to mighty emperors, and from floods and wars to life in bustling ports and modern cities.

Children will also love searching for the mischievous time-travelling cat, Lihua, who appears in each of the artworks.

Perfect for parents and children to pore over together, China Through Time makes a gorgeous gift or collector’s item. Fun, interactive, and packed with details, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.

Read a sample here

Additional information

Weight 0.628 kg
Dimensions 35.7 × 27.3 × 0.9 cm
Author
Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

31

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

951 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K