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EYEWITNESS CHINA |
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| Book: Hardcover & Audio CD Abridged | 235 x 159mm | 72 pages | ISBN 9780756629762 | 28 Jun 2007 | Dorling Kindersley | 8 - 18 |
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“A mini museum between the covers of a book.”
-- The New York Times
“Pioneering…visually captivating, dependable nonfiction.”
-- Booklist
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”
-- Library Media Connection (starred review)
From the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the sprawling Himalayan mountains and mighty Yangtze River, China is home to an astonishing 1.3 billion people. Be an eyewitness to a country that is at once traditional and modern, and learn about its history, people, and way of life. Eyewitness China, which includes a fully illustrated pull-out wall chart and CD with additional images, investigates China’s present-day culture and highlights everything from life in a rural village to changing fashions and technological innovations. With hundreds of real-life photographs, discover the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine, find out how China is surging ahead in international sports, trace each dynasty with the help of a comprehensive timeline, and much, much more!
- Includes CD with clip-art and wall chart
- Includes spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations
- 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts
- Library-bound editions available without CDs for all titles
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