China - Over 40 Activities to Experience China, Past and Present

China - Over 40 Activities to Experience China, Past and Present (A Kaleidoscope Kids Book) by Debbi Michiko Florence, illustrated by Jim Caputo

The 2008 Olympics in Bejiing, China, will bring much attention and focus to the country.

Through photos, illustrations, diagrams, interviews, and activities, children will:

• Dig in with Hands, Feet, and Mind! — Visit the terra-cotta army of warriors, horses, and carriages; walk along the 4,000 mile, 2,000-year-old Great Wall; cook up some Chinese dishes; learn how to count to ten in Mandarin; practice writing Chinese characters; and feng shui your room for postive energy!
• Meet the People — Meet kids like you wearing T-shirts and jeans; acrobats who start training as children; kids who take "the test" for college; the philosopher Confucius who changed China forever; Mao Zedong whose leadership ended in failure; and Cixi, the dowager empress, who left a child on the throne.
• Experience a rich culture! — Welcome new ideas and traditions into your life! Celebrate Dragon Festival with your own dragon boat race; experience the Moon Festival by making moon cakes; and have a tea tasting and chopstick lesson.
• So much to think about! — Learn the facts about growing problems in China, then think about what you would do. How do you feel about progress if it floods people's homes and ancient cultural artifacts? What do you think about the possible extinction of tigers and pandas? What do you think about a communist government that is so powerful?

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 96
• Book Size: 9" x 10"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 7 through 14
• ISBN 10: 082496814X
• ISBN 13: 978-0824968144

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This book offers children a hands-on opportunity to learn more about China.