02204cam a2200337 i 4500 1846548500 TxAuBib 20240908120000.0 201016s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020045706 9781538265673 library binding 1538265672 library binding DLC eng DLC SKYRV TLC rda TxAuBib rda Levy, Janey, Author. The discoveries of ancient China / Janey Levy. New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, [2022] 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier That's ancient! Includes bibliographical references and index. Ancient China -- From cocoon to fabric -- Teatime -- Save it for a rainy day -- The food that conquered the world -- Not just chopsticks -- What direction are we going? -- Something to write on -- Explosive entertainment -- The earth is shaking! -- A secret military aid -- What time is it? -- The list goes on -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index. "China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel-or as an economic opponent on the world stage. But few really understand China's history and how its discoveries and inventions have shaped our world. Did you drink tea, use a fork, or read a newspaper this morning? You can thank the Chinese! This absorbing volume will astonish readers as they uncover the many inventions and discoveries of the ancient Chinese. Assiduously researched text highlights important social studies concepts, while dazzling images bring the text to life. Captions, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enrich the main text"--. Provided by publisher. Grades 4-6 Gareth Stevens Publishing. 20240908. Inventions China History Juvenile literature. Technology China History Juvenile literature. Civilization Chinese influences Juvenile literature. That's ancient!.