The Ancient Chinese
The Ancient Chinese by Virginia Schomp, published by Franklin Watts in March 2005, is a 112-page exploration designed for young readers. This book features a rich, full-color interior that engages its audience while providing substantial information about ancient Chinese civilization. It includes special features such as a biographical dictionary that highlights important figures and a timeline that contextualizes historical events.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of how language, literature, arts, and traditions have shaped Chinese culture. The book also addresses key concepts like chronology and social dynamics, making it a valuable resource for understanding historical changes and cultural interactions. This edition serves as an informative guide for students in grades 5-8, aligning with National Social Studies Standards and offering insights into the complexities of ancient Chinese society.
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– The rich, full-color interior has a strong, engaging design that will draw in young readers.
– At 100+ pages, this series offers substantially more information than other books for young readers available in paperback.
– Contains several special features, such as a biographical dictionary, which describes important figures in the civilization, and a timeline.
National Social Studies Standards: Grades 5-8
Culture: I
– Explain and give examples of how language, literature, the arts, architecture, other artifacts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behaviors contribute to the development and transmission of culture.
Time, Continuity, & Change: II
– Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze, and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.
– Identify and describe selected historical periods and patterns of change within and across cultures.
Individuals, Groups, & Institutions: V
– Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as role, status, and social class in describing the interactions of individuals and social groups.
Science, Technology, & Society: VIII
– Examine and describe the influence of culture on scientific and technological choices and advancements, such as in transportation, medicine, and warfare.
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