Step into the amazing world of the Chinese Empire and uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilization. Explore Chinese culture and beliefs, from their ancient origins through to the abdication of the last emperor. Discover fascinating facts about the Chinese people and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, who the terracotta warriors were, what the importance of jade was and how silk was made. A variety of practical projects bring the past alive - fly your own dragon kite, make a model of a Han house and cook a traditional Chinese recipe. - 15 step-by-step projects enable you to recreate the past - Fact boxes provide extra insights and highlight links with the present - Packed with over 200 colour photographs - Illustrations include cross-sections, a historial map and a pictorial timeline - Ideal for home or school use for 8 to 12 year-olds