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Suggested Reading List for China
Please note: Students and parents should use discretion in determining the
appropriateness of each book for the student’s age, reading level, and
maturity. Books are designated G (grade school), J (junior high), or H (high
school).
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Description
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Grade
Level
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Fiction
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Nonfiction
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Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China by Jane
O'Connor |
This book provides an enthralling
glimpse at one of China's greatest treasures. |
G |
N |
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The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China by William Lindesay |
The amazing archaeological find of
this 8,000-man army in battle-ready formation comes to life in
photographs and text. This is truly an incredible story behind one of
the wonders of the world. |
G |
N |
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The Great Wall of China by Leonard Everett Fisher |
This book focuses on the building
of the wall from 221-210 B.C. Chinese characters appear on each page and
are translated at the end of the book. |
G |
N |
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Eyewitness: Ancient China by Arthur Cotterell, Alan Hills, Geoff
Brightling |
This is an informative guide to
Chinese history, customs, and traditions. The wonderful photographs
offer a clear view of life in Imperial China. |
J |
N |
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Confucius: Golden Rule, The by Russell Freedman, Frederic Clement |
This is an engaging book about the
well-known Chinese philosopher, Confucius. |
G/J |
N |
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Forbidden City -A Novel of Modern China by William Bell |
This is an exciting and fast
moving fictionalized account of Tiananmen Square. Seventeen- year old
Alex finds himself in the midst of Chinese students fighting the Chinese
army. |
J/H |
N |
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National Geographic Traveler China by Damian Harper |
Here is a very practical guide
that offers an overview of the various cities and attractions. True to
Geographic style, it contains many beautiful pictures to give the
traveler a better sense of each place. |
ALL |
N |
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The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese
Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune & Prosperity by Lei Lei Qu, Lei
Lei Qui |
This is a step-by-step beginner's
guide to creating characters and symbols. It even helps readers explore
projects such as creating greeting cards. |
ALL |
N |
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Red Scarf Girl : A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution by Ji-li Jiang |
This enthralling autobiography
follows the author's experiences as a teenager during the Cultural
Revolution. Through the eyes of a child, the reader views this
terrifying time in Chinese history. |
G/J |
N |
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