Ancient China

Ancient China
ISBN-10
1410927296
ISBN-13
9781410927293
Series
Ancient China
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Heinemann-Raintree Library
Author
Jane Shuter

Description

Presents general factual information about ancient China in the form of a traveller's guidebook, with suggestions on what to eat, where to stay, how to get around, sights to see, and how to stay safe on your imaginary trip to this ancient land.

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