China
- ISBN-10
- 0516011022
- ISBN-13
- 9780516011028
- Series
- China
- Category
- China
- Pages
- 45
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Children's Press
- Author
- Karen Jacobsen
Description
An introduction to the history, geography, economy, people, and culture of China, the third largest country in the world.
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