The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations Contributor(s): Ye, Ting-Xing (Author), Leng, Qin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1554511968 ISBN-13: 9781554511969 Publisher: Annick Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2009 * Out of Print * Annotation: How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese have used the resources available to them to improve their lives. Their development of the compass and the paddleboat helped facilitate the often difficult tasks of travel and trade, and many foods associated with health and wellness -- from green tea to tofu -- have their origins in China. Other interesting innovations include: The suspension bridge The wheelbarrow Playing cards. With descriptive photos and information-packed text divided into sections including farming, food and games, this third book in the We Thought of It series explores the fascinating origins of much that surrounds us today. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions |
Dewey: 609.51 |
Age Level: 9-11 |
Grade Level: 4-6 |
Lexile Measure: 970 |
Series: We Thought of It (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.56" W x 11.3" L (0.86 lbs) 47 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Foreword 12/17/2009 |
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Publisher Description: How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China Through the ages, the Chinese have used the resources available to them to improve their lives. Their development of the compass and the paddleboat helped facilitate the often difficult tasks of travel and trade, and many foods associated with health and wellness -- from green tea to tofu -- have their origins in China. Other interesting innovations include: The suspension bridge The wheelbarrow Playing cards. With descriptive photos and information-packed text divided into sections including farming, food and games, this third book in the We Thought of It series explores the fascinating origins of much that surrounds us today. |
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