D Is for Dancing Dragon: A China Alphabet

Winding its way like a long dragon through 4,000 miles of mountains, desert, and grasslands, The Great Wall of China was built entirely by hand, taking hundreds of years and millions of workers to complete. That's just one of the myriad wonders of China children will discover in this far-reaching book. D is for Dancing Dragon brings China's history and culture alive by describing its unique customs, art works, music, foods, geography and wildlife. Children will learn, for example, that paper, ink, printing, umbrellas, kites and fireworks are all Chinese inventions. They'll find the secrets of how silk is made, how chopsticks work and why you should never cry on the Chinese New Year's Day. They will even learn a few Chinese words, as well as which astrological animal sign belongs to them. This captivating book is sure to be of special interest to anyone curious about this beautiful and mysterious land.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 08/01/2006
ISBN: 9781585362738
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 10.26h x 11.28w x 0.43d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2007 pg. 194
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 184 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 109220 / D Is for Dancing Dragon: A China Alphabet
Reading Level: 6.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1