Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented t

How often do you write or read? Do you live in or near a city? Writing and cities both began in ancient Mesopotamia. Six thousand years ago, the ancient Mesopot

Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented t

The modern world still benefits from the inventions of ancient China! Modern paper, compasses, and kites are just a few things this society created. In this boo

This fascinating book explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each