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The Silk Road by
From Roman times until the Age of Exploration, the Silk Road carried goods and ideas across Central Asia between two major centers of civilization, the Mediterranean Sea and China. InThe Silk Road: Explore the World’s Most Famous Trade Route, readers ages 9-12 will learn about the history, geography, culture, and people of the Silk Road region. Marco Polo was just one of many who set out on the Silk Road in search of wealth, power, or knowledge. These adventurers braved vast deserts, towering mountain peaks, warring tribes, and marauding bandits. Silk garments, wool rugs, and fine glass were the prizes for those who survived the trip. Activities using everyday materials bring the Silk Road to life. Young readers will see how ideas in math, science, religion, and art were spread by travelers along with the treasures they found. The Silk Road takes readers on an exciting, interactive adventure to a faraway place and celebrates its important role in human history and development. . .
People's Republic of China by
This series meets National Curriculum Standard for: Social Studies: Culture Global Connections People, Places, & Environments Production, Distribution, & Consumption Time, Continuity, & Change
Mysteries of the Great Wall of China by
In August 2011, an expedition in the Gobi Desert region of Mongolia uncovered a long-forgotten section of the Great Wall of China. In 2015, nine new sections of the wall were located in northwest China. Researchers and archaeologists have worked for years to uncover the secrets of this incredible ancient structure. How was this massive wall created? Who exactly built it and why? Centuries of study have led to many theories and ideas, but some questions may never be answered. Find out more about the myths, history, and science surrounding the Great Wall of China.
Ancient China by
- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension - Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative - New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way - Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects - Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary - Resources section encourages independent study - Index makes navigating subject matter easy
Discovering the Technology of Ancient China by
Some of the most important technological advancements of the ancient world happened in China. The decimal system, moveable type for printing, and the umbrella were first used by the ancient Chinese. Readers discover these and other fun facts about technology in ancient China with the help of main text and sidebars that supplement both social studies and STEM curriculum topics. Photographs and illustrations show many of these scientific and engineering feats in remarkable detail--from the Great Wall to the unique boats known as junks. Readers are sure to be fascinated by the ancient Chinese inventions we still use today.
CHINA. “ANCIENT CHINA Song by Mr. Nicky.” YouTube, 2 Dec. 2013,
youtu.be/QTNyIJHcPd0?si=nXyJ3f1lyuCxslT6. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
Silk Road. Illustration. Britannica ImageQuest.
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To help protect ancient China from invaders from the north, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, built a long wooden barrier (wall). The wall was rebuilt using bricks and is now known as the Great Wall. This wall is 2,150 miles long. This is the largest human-made structure in the world.
The Great Wall of China . Photograph.
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Jessica Ander (Student first and last name) all in size 12 Times New Roman or Arial font
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Emily Rose Oachs. Ancient China. Bellwether Media, Inc, 2020,
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LIBRARY:7b33881a46cb263b3ede9a63306692d7dd7e19f3/
details?requestId=launchTitleDetails. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
Friedman, Mel. Ancient China. New York, Children's Press, 2010.
Friedman, Mel. Ancient China. New York, Children's Press, 2010.
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The Great Wall of China . Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest. Encyclopædia
Britannica, Inc., 25 May 2016.
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Major, John S. The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History. New York, NY,
Harper Collins, 1995.
Sands, Stella, editor. “A Long-Lasting Empire.” Kids Discover Ancient China,
2013, pp. 2–3.
Spielvogel, Jackson J. Journey Across Time: World History ; The Early Ages.
New York, NY, Glencoe, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
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After seeing all of the suffering in the world, Siddhartha Gautama left his home in India and felt he had found the meaning of life after meditating near a tree. Gautama became known as the Buddha, or "Enlightened One."
GAUTAMA BUDDHA - (c563-c483 B.C.). Indian philosopher, founder of Buddhism. Fine Art. Britannica ImageQuest. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 25 May 2016. http://quest.eb.com/search/140_1667626/1/140_1667626/cite. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
Confucius (551-479 BC). Chinese thinker and social philosopher.
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This image shows the 1974 discovery of the 8,000 excavated Terracotta Warriors that were arranged in battle formations.These warriors were in the tomb of Shi Huangdi who was the first emperor of a unified China.
Tomb of Terracotta warriors near Xi'an.
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Zoller, Mr. “Geography of China.” YouTube, 2 Jan. 2012, youtu.be/J6IrkUvJxio? si=yHuzVf6UHPQ_H2Tn. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.