Ancient China (Treasure Chest) (Misc. Supplies)

~ Jenny Liu (Author) "Your treasure chest is packed full of amazing items!..." (more)
Key Phrases: secret drawer, Silk Road, Great Wall, Warring States

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A treasure chest of material about ancient China and its contributions to the world examines more than two thousand years of history and includes a brush-and-ink set and instructions to create Chinese characters, I Ching coins, and other charts, activities, and projects.

Product Details

• Misc. Supplies: 32 pages
• Publisher: Running Press Kids; Book and Access edition (October 2, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561387851
• ISBN-13: 978-1561387854
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.2 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #376,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun but limited., June 5, 2003

By	A.K.Farrar "AKF" (Timisoara, Romania) - See all my reviews

I used this with a group of 10 year olds (as a model for creating their own treasure chest) and they thoroughly enjoyed it.

The contents stimulated some discussion and the building of the models and map were enjoyed.

However, it is really a stimulous to further research rather than a source of anything other than 'bit' knowledge.

Having said that, it was worth buying.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good enrichment material for Ancient China, August 31, 2004

By	E. M. Rivera (San Juan, PR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the second item from Running Press' "Treasure Chest" series that I have used (I bought "Ancient Egypt" before.) Overall, the Ancient China set is good, and I would recommend it, but it does have some problems.
The calligraphy kit worked better than I expected, and we both had a good time with it. My daughter lost the I Ching coins, so I never got to try them. Both the Chinese chess and the Great Wall watchtower model were relatively simple, but the instructions were unclear, this was the biggest flaw of the whole kit. The map and stickers were a hit with my daughter,as was the deities poster. I was surprised to see some of the figures included, like Shi-Huangdi (no mention of his campaign of terror and book burning) and Buddha while Confucius was excluded. The folding fan was cute, but stickers don't adhere too well to the folds, as can be expected. The book provided excellent snippets of information surrounded with great illustrations, I was very pleased with it.
Overall, I would say my 7yo and I enjoyed it and I intend to buy more kits form this series.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR CHINA, March 6, 2001

By A Customer

This product was absolutely excellent. I have developed a stronger sense of appreciation of China. The kit has a great calligraphy section. BUY THIS KIT TODAY!