Why Should I Care About the Ancient Chinese?

by Claire Throp

Overview

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756564247
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Why Should I Care About History?
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	950L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Claire Throp has worked in publishing for over 20 years. She has written children's nonfiction books on a range of subjects, including sport, history, and wildlife.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Way to Rule!: Dynasties to Republic 5

Chapter 2 A Pressing Need For Paper and Printing 12

Chapter 3 New On the Menu-Now Served With Chopsticks! 22

Chapter 4 Sparkling Smiles and Health 31

Chapter 5 Silky Secrets: Home and Garden 36

Chapter 6 Booming Inventions 50

Glossary 60

Additional Resources 61

Select Bibliography 62

Index 64

Interviews

This fresh take on ancient civilizations links inventions from the distant past with their modern applications; A unique presentation of history with direct connections to STEAM topics; Written with kids' interests in mind, bringing ancient history alive in a fun and meaningful way; At-level content for middle grades.