Ancient Asian History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient China and Japan

Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
Ancient China for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Chinese History, from the Shang Dynasty to the Fall of the Han Dynasty
Ancient Japan for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Japanese History from Prehistory to the Heian Period

Heroes, evil emperors, legends of men who fought against nine-headed snakes, and sorcerers that could tell the future, and a wall so huge it can be seen from space … who knew there was so much to discover about China’s vast and intriguing history! Join us as we travel back in time and dive into the world of sacred gods, life-changing inventions, and stories of yore…

Some of the topics covered in part one of this book include:
Yu, the Great – a builder and innovator and leader of the first Dynasty
How a yellow dragon and black turtle saved the day
Tang – breakfast drink or first emperor of the Shang Dynasty?
Riddles, riddles, and more riddles!
Smelting and the birth of the Bronze Age – along a riverbank!
Beer for breakfast?
Oracle bones and turtle shells equals… writing?
Using shells for money
Wars, wars, and more wars!
Building a wall that can be seen from space!
And then came the Empress…
Han Dynasty’s many secrets
Inventions, Arts, and Trade in early China – they invented WHAT?
Chinese Zodiac calendar – which animal are you?
Crazy burial traditions – and so much more…

Have you ever wondered what Japan was like long ago? The Japanese people have had a long and interesting history, filled with warrior queens, emperors, and discoveries that have changed the world. Both parents and children will enjoy learning about Ancient Japan in this fun, up-to-date history of the Japanese people. To hear more, keep reading…

Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include:
How people roamed these islands over 500,000 years ago!
How pottery started the Jōmon period
How a train ride in 1877 led to an important discovery
How rice was introduced to Japan
100 Clans in 100 CE
The Yayoi people and what they meant to today’s Japan
The Old Tomb period: Kofun (yes, like “coffin”!)
How the Yamato Clan united all the clans
Why the Japanese adopted Chinese writing styles
Buddhism arrives!
Empress Genmei builds a city
The Pillow Book – it’s not for sleeping!
Some famous characters
Culture and Society in Japan – surprising and inspiring!