Van Pelt, Todd.

Ancient Chinese civilization / Todd Van Pelt and Rupert Matthews. - New York : Rosen Central, 2010. - 48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm. - Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends . - Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Pan Gu creates the world -- The dawn of civilization -- N�u Wa creates the human race -- Chinese society -- The eight immortals -- Religion -- Yan Di, god of agriculture and medicine -- Agriculture and medicine -- Weaving maid and cowherd -- Daily life -- King Yao -- Art and entertainment -- The battle between Huang Di and Chi You -- War and weapons -- The ten suns -- Inventions and construction -- The first silkworm -- Trade -- Education, writing, and literature -- Glossary.

Library Media Connection, January 2010

Contains a selection of Chinese myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Chinese civilization, such as religion, agriculture, daily life, warfare, and art.

5.6. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.

1404280359

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Chinese mythology.


China--Civilization.

DS741.65 / .V36 2010

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