People's Republic of China (Enchantment of the World, Second) [Library Binding]

Kim Dramer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2006 | Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Enchantment of the World, Second

Further titles in this established geography series. Each book examines climate and geography; plants and animals; history; government; economy; people and languages; religion; spiritual life; mythology; culture; the arts and sports; daily life and more. The text is highlighted by breathtaking colour photographs, and numerous original maps that feature population distribution, natural resources, topographic features and historical landmarks. An easy to use Fast Facts appendix pinpoints key statistical information from the text, and an illustrated timeline compares the country's history to world history.

--This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"Completely redesigned and rewritten, these volumes in the Enchantment of the World series do more than give the popular series a facelift. Enticing covers provide a preview of the books' fine design, which includes numerous drawings, charts, maps, and photographs." --This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT); Revised edition (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516248677
• ISBN-13: 978-0516248677
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,550,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inclusive China, May 15, 2011

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This review is from: People's Republic of China (Hardcover)

Kim Dramer's book on China is a pretty complete book on the subject, including history, social and political areas. There are good quality pictures, all labeled in a good way, on its' all glossy pages. Maps are included, historical, (although the placement of the Great Wall could have been included), political geographical also.

So many subjects are covered from why it is considered the Middle Kingdom to its' space program. The problems of China are not overlooked either, the Cultural Revolution, the Three Gorges Dam, the one child policy are all touched upon. The history, geography, the wild animals, the cultural traditions and social, including life today are all well covered.

This is a book written on middle school level, but with the number of pictures could be read and discussed at a much younger age, as well as an education for most adults. If you can obtain this book at a reasonable cost it is well worth it. A very few events are dated since the copyright of 2007, but as a resource it is excellent.