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Gr 4-6 Block skips back and forth through China's history since 1900 to spotlight various events and developments (SARS, the One Child Policy, the Four Modernizations) that have led to change. Due to the breadth of the subject, the discussions are lacking in contemporary and historical context. Large, quality photos and somewhat poorer graphics do little to clarify matters. "Modern China" devotes eight pages to China before 1900, which seems a poor use of space when other books in this series cover that time period in greater detail. The "China Today" section includes a map that ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This volume provides a brief overview of Chinese dynasties, then continues with a look at topics such as "Trade and Invention," "Daily Life...Log In or Sign Up to Read More