Eyewitness Books - China, by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore, is amazing for the large number of topics related to China that it covers. Admittedly, the various sections in this beautifully-illustrated book only discuss each topic in a fairly superficial way, but the level is just right for younger kids. And older kids and adults will find it useful as a starting point for learning about this ancient country. Each page is packed with color photos, drawings and charts, and the text descriptions are fairly up-to-date. (The book is Copyright 2007.)
Just about every topic you could think of, describing the history, geography, culture and people of China, is briefly covered. (And MUCH more that doesn't easily fit into one of these categories.) The book also includes a CD of clipart and a large, full-color poster that summarizes some of the topics in the book.
If you are looking for an in-depth discussion of a particular topic about China, this is NOT the book for you. But if you are looking for a beautiful, concise description of what life in China is like today and a few of the details of how that life came to be what it is, this inexpensive book is a great find.
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