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Author Hung, Li-Yu

Title The China book : a people, a place, a culture / Li-Yu Lai Hung
Published Fitzroy, Vic. : Black Dog Books, 2008

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Location Call no. Vol. Availability
 W'PONDS CRC  915.1 Hun/Cba  AVAILABLE
 W'BOOL CRC  915.1 Hun/Cba  AVAILABLE
Description 29 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm
Series Cultures of the world
Cultures of the world.
Contents A map of China -- Beijing -- Chinese New Year -- Calligraphy -- The Chinese dragon -- The dragon boat festival -- The ghost festival -- Religion and belief -- Kung fu -- Delicious food -- Masks of China -- The Chinese zodiac -- The terracotta warriors -- The great wall of China -- Chinese kites -- Paper cutting -- Chinese language -- The moon festival
Summary "Did you know that Chinese people have a holiday especially for ghosts? Or that Taoists believe that ordinary people are capable of becoming superheroes? A visually stunning adventure through this fascinating ancient culture"--Publisher's description
Notes Includes index
Audience For primary school age
Subject Festivals -- China -- Juvenile literature.
SUBJECT China -- Juvenile literature. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114703
China -- Civilization http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85023992 -- Juvenile literature. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674
China -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024186
China. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79091151
ISBN 9781742030203 (paperback)