The totally gross history of ancient China
By: Jennifer Culp
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Rosen Publishing
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781499437584
Subjects: Civilization; Juvenile literature
Description: A unique overview of the fashion and dress, diet, hygiene, medicine, and other cultural aspects of the ancient Chinese.  This entertaining yet informative book details practices that may seem peculiar to today s students, while respectfully contextualizing another culture and time, especially one as ancient, rich, and foundational as that of ancient China. Readers are drawn in by the sometimes distasteful details the fun  gross-out  factor but also gain an appreciation of the inventiveness, sophistication, and practicality of the ancient Chinese. Overall, this title is a lively exploration of the scientific and cultural practices of a pre-modern civilization. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.
Notes: Bugs, Birds' Nests, and Bears' Paws -- Pigs, Poop, and (Toilet) Paper -- Beauty and Pain -- Cruelty and Capital Punishment.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

5678 Childrens Plus, Inc.

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Accelerated Reader AR 8.2 1.0 181222.