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014729
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Illinois, Heinemann Library, 1998.
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32pBlack Spine
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History opens windows
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Introduces various elements of ancient Chinese civilization, including great thinkers, family life, inventions, and the government.
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The First Emperor
How China Was Ruled
Religion
Great Thinkers
Country Life
Town Life
Family Life
Children
Clothes
Food
Inventions
The Great Wall
The Mongol Invasion
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1403488169 Pb.
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| 014476 | 951/SHU | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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009825
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Great Britain, Book House, 2006.
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32pPurple Spine
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The danger zone
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Experience the life of a worker, chosen to build a huge defensive wall 3000 kilometers long on China's northern border, known as the Great Wall of China.
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1905087551 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 010237 | 951/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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011941
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London, Constable & Robinson Ltd., 2008.
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378pRed Spine
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A perfect companion for travellers who wish to know the country beyond the tourist trail, for students and business people who need an overview of the culture and society, and for the general reader who wants to understand China's remarkable legacy and potent future.
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Context
History
The nation today
Culture
Places
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9781845298012 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| I00261 | 951/MIR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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020338
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China
/ Pratt, Leonie; Cerisier, Emmanuel (ill.)
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2008
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London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2008.
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32pOchre Spine
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Usborne Beginners
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Read and explore China - its history, people, culture, lifestyle, religion and much more.
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9780746089989 Hb.
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| 019129 | 951/PRA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005965
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China
/ Bailey, Alison
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2008
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London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2008.
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360pRed Spine
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A potrait of the people, place and culture of China.
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Landscapes: China’s horizons
History: the story of China
People: a day in the life
Culture: the spirit of China
Architecture: Building a nation
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9781405316279 hb.
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| 006096 | 951/BAI | Main | On Shelf | Reference books | Reference |
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000736
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Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2001.
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48pWhite Spine
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Contains a description of the different inhabitants of China - the Han, the Uighurs and the Tibetans among others. It explores the country's landscapes , its society and the problems associated with it.
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The land and its use
People and cities
Resources and transport
Background to developing China
Changing workplace
Development in the countryside
Boundaries and empire
China's future
Glossary
Furthur information
Index
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075023475X Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000152 | 951/WAT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004523
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Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2006.
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72p
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DK Eyewitness
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An eyewitness to the story of an incredible land and its people, from Bronze Age beginnings to the end of the great Qing empire in the 20th century. Describes the famous Silk Route .
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The world's oldest empre
The beginning of China
The teachings of Confucius
The art of war
The first emperor of China
In the empire's servoce
A land of invention
Paper, printing and books
The three ways
Health and medicine
The three perfections
Life in the fields
Great waterways
Within the city walls
At home
Food and drink
Dressed for best
Adornment
Festivals and games
Living in harmony
Gardens of Heaven
Arts and crafts
The Silk road
Great ocean ovyages
The end of the empire
Did you know?
Timeline
Find out more
Glossary
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| 005853 | 951/COR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
008894
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Great Britain, Lerner Books, 2008.
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80pWhite Spine
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Visual geography series
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Provides up-to-date text and statistics, current maps, a list of famous people and places to see, a glossary, annotated bibliography, reading list and websites for India, the country and its people.
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The land
History and government
The people
Cultural life
The economy
For more information
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9781580133258 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 009284 | 951/BEH | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
004621
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USA, Chelsea House Publishers, 2001.
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48pPale blue spine
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Explores the history of China from ancient times, through the period of its great dynasties, to the time of its exploration by the European travelers, until the present day.Includes a time line relating events in China to events in the rest of the world.
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Exploring China
The Great Empire
The Golden Age
China after the 20th century
New travelers
Europe and China
Modern China
Time Chart
Glossayr
Index
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0791060217 Hb.
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| 004963 | 951/TAO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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010634
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Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2007.
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72pPink Spine
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DK Eyewitness
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Provides an interactive eyewitness to the rich variety of people and places in one of the world's biggest, most exciting, and fast-changing countries.
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The day begins
Diverse land
A long history
Speaking Chinese
Citizenship
Changing fashions
Hutongs and high-rises
Welcome home
Megacities
On the move
Made in China
Going to market
Life in the village
Farming
The natural world
Food and drink
Family life
Religion and spirituality
Festivals
Education
Media
Science and innovation
Medicine and healing
World of art
Music, theatre, and dance
Cinema
Sporting life
The end of the day
Mapping China
Timeline
Famous Chinese
Glossary
Index
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9781405318594 Pb.
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| 010945 | 951/SEB | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
022306
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Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2007.
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White spine
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DK Eyewitness
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Provides an interactive eyewitness to the rich variety of people and places in one of the world's biggest, most exciting, and fast-changing countries.
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1 CD-ROM.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| N00354 | 951/MOD | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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ID:
002878
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USA, Lorenz Books, 1998.
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64pWhite Spine
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Describes the ancient Chinese civilization , culture and beliefs until the period of the Last Emperor. Contains practical projects which bring history alive suhc as flying a dragon kite, making a odel of a Han house and cooking a traditional Chinese recipe.
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An ancient civilization
The middle kingdom
Makers of history
The sons of heaven
Religions and beliefs
Chinese society
Towns and cities
Houses and gardens
Home comforts
Family life
Farming and crops
Fine food
Markets and trade
Medicine and science
Feats of engineering
Famous inventions
Stone relics
Workers of metal
Porcelain and lacquer
The secret of silk
Dress and ornament
Chinese art
The written word
Musicians and performers
Games and pastimes
Travel by land
Junks and sampans
Soldiers and weapons
Soldiers and weapons
Festivals and customs
Glossary
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1859677622 Hb.
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| 002559 | 951/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
008798
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Great Britain, Chartwell Books, 2007.
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160pCream and Brown Spine
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Timeless
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A well illustrated volume which details the history of China from 6000 B.C. upto the present day.
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Introduction
Early civilizations : 6000 B.C. - AD 420
From division to unity : AD 420-907
From five dynasties to the Yuan : 907 - 1368
The Ming dynasty : 1368 - 1644
The Qing dynasty : 1644 - 1911
Modern China : 1911 to the present
Index and credits
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0785823182 Hb.
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| 009176 | 951/WES | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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