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Series: Beginners
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Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Take a journey around China in this brilliant, easy-to-read introduction.
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Take a journey around China in this brilliant, easy-to-read introduction.
Which unusual animals live in China? Who built the Great Wall of China - and why? What is the longest river in China? How are Chinese words written?
This well-researched book answers these questions, and more, with fascinating facts, step-by-step illustrations, vivid photographs, and links to websites with more information, activities, and video clips.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
China by Leonie Pratt, part of the Usborne Beginners series, is highly recommended for young readers in Key Stage 1, according to The Bookseller. Parents appreciate the book's quality and its engaging, easy-reading text, as noted by Parents in Touch, while Adventures in Home Schooling values the inclusion of internet links for an enriched learning experience. Rhino Reads points out the series' suitability for newly independent readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780746089989
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 May 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Non Pratt started her career writing non-fiction activity books at Usborne, before becoming an editor of children's fiction, and a writer of books for teen-minded humans. She encourages you to listen to more pop punk music, please.
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