Step Into: The Chinese Empire

Step Into...

by Philip Steele

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, what the importance of jade was and how silk was made. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful color photographs and illustrations make this accessible and enjoyable history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home.

Genres: Childrens

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Philip Steele was born in Dorking, Surrey, England. He attended University College, Durham, where he studied modern languages. In the 1970s he worked as an editor for various publishers, including Hodder and Hamlyn. In 1980 he moved to the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, where he now lives. He has written on a wide range of topics, especially in the fields of history, junior biography, peoples, and cultures.