China Through Time

This beautifully illustrated and exquisitely detailed book takes you on an unforgettable time-traveling journey through Chinese history.

Spanning 2,500 years and 1,115 miles (1,794 km), from Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north, China Through Time tells the fascinating story of China's Grand Canal--the world's longest and oldest man-made waterway. Meet emperors, armies, and soldiers from early Chinese history, and follow the construction and development of the Grand Canal up to the present.

Stunning panoramic illustrations and lively, engaging text bring to life key periods and turning points in the canal's history. Cutaway views showing the interior of boats and buildings, picture pullouts surrounding each double-page illustration, and simple annotations highlighting important characters and places provide a wealth of detail that will stimulate children's interest in the history of China. Children will also love searching for the time-traveling cat who appears in the illustrations, drawing them further into the hustle and bustle of each scene.

Perfect for parents and children to pore over and discuss together time and again, China Through Time also makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with compelling detail, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.

Aceasta carte frumos ilustrata si deosebit de detaliata va duce intr-o calatorie de neuitat in calatoria in timp prin istoria Chinei. Se intinde pe 2.500 de ani si 1.794 km, de la Hangzhou in sud pana la Beijing in nord, China Through Time spune povestea fascinanta a Marele Canal al Chinei - cea mai lunga si mai veche cale navigabila artificiala din lume. Faceti cunostinta cu imparati, armate si soldati din istoria timpurie a Chinei si urmati constructia si dezvoltarea Marelui Canal pana in prezent. Ilustratiile panoramice uimitoare si textul plin de viata si captivant dau viata perioadelor cheie si punctelor de cotitura din istoria canalului.