Describes the history of ancient China, from the earliest signs of civilization twelve thousand years ago, through the heights of each ancient Chinese dynasty, and details the political, social, and technological advances of each dynasty. - (Baker & Taylor)
Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews
China: The Emerging Superpower consists of ten concise, high-quality books written by respected researchers, authors, and professors. Each book has a specific focus, such as The History of Modern China, Ancient History of China, and Food and Festivals of China. Other books discuss China's art, architecture, politics, economy, and people. It is stated in the foreword by the series' editor that China has a complex history, and while the Chinese learn about the United States from a young age, the reverse is not always true. The series' goal is to provide information about China to students in an organized and accessible way. Teens looking for textbook-quality information will not be disappointed with this series. Full-color illustrations, topic headings, "Fast Fact" boxes, an index, glossary, web resources, and compact sizing (averaging 120 pages each) make this a good choice for cover-to-cover reading or for easily finding information. While the books are part of a series, individual titles can be ordered depending on the needs of your readers. Food and Festivals of China, for example, has wide general appeal and is a topic that is almost always included when students are asked to research other cultures. This series, and its individual titles, is highly recommended for libraries seeking to start or enhance their collection on China.—Marissa Wolf Copyright 2011 Voya Reviews.