Modern China (Electronic book text)

A mini museum between the covers of a book.-- "The New York Times"Pioneering]visually captivating, dependable nonfiction.-- "Booklist"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. -- "Library Media Connection (starred review)"""From the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the sprawling Himalayan mountains and mighty Yangtze River, China is home to an astonishing 1.3 billion people. Bean eyewitness to a country that is at once traditional and modern, and learn about its history, people, and way of life. "Eyewitness China" investigates Chinas present-day culture and highlights everything from life in arural village to changing fashions and technological innovations. With hundredsof real-life photographs, discover the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine, find out how China is surging ahead in international sports, trace each dynastywith the help of a comprehensive timeline, and much, much more Includes spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations. 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts. Discover the worlds most populous countryand how its changing with the times.