Ancient Chinese civilization
By: Todd Van Pelt and Rupert Matthews ; illustrations by Francesca D'Ottavi.
Contributors: Matthews, Rupert.; D'Ottavi, Francesca, ill.
Series: Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends
Publisher: Rosen Central
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781404280359
Subjects: Mythology, Chinese -- Juvenile literature; China -- Civilization -- To 221 B.C. -- Juvenile literature; China -- Civilization -- 221 B.C. to 960 A.D. -- Juvenile literature; China -- Civilization -- 960-1644 -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pan Gu creates the world; title: The dawn of civilization; title: Nu Wa creates the human race; title: Chinese society; title: The eight immortals; title: Religion; title: Yan Di, god of agriculture and medicine; title: Agriculture and medicine; title: Weaving maid and cowherd; title: Daily life; title: King Yao; title: Art and entertainment; title: The battle between Huang Di and Chi You; title: War and weapons; title: The ten suns; title: Inventions and construction; title: The first silkworm; title: Trade; title: Education, writing, and literature; title: Glossary.