Chinese Empire - Step Into Series Author:Philip Steele Children are naturally fascinated by history and ancient cultures - all they need is a push in the right direction. With these comprehensive explorations of the Chinese Empire, kids will find themselves learning more about the past - and the men and women who had such a tremendous impact on modern culture than they'd ever imagined. This lavish... more »ly illustrated guide to the Chinese Empire will help children uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilization. Chinese cultures and beliefs from ancient origins through to the abdications of the last emperor are explored in full-color photographs and illustrations, with sections on the tombs filled with pottery figures, the cultural and artistic significance of jade and how silk is manufactured. 15 interesting step-by-step projects enable children to recreate the past - from flying a homemade dragon kite to making a model of the Han house. This book is ideal for home or school use for children ages 8 to 12.« less